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Tsuba modeled as a chrysanthemum blossom

(Japanese)
(Japanese)
Early 19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; decorative technique: takabori
DimensionsOverall: 7.4 x 7.3 x 0.7 cm (2 15/16 x 2 7/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.2228
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
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