Tsuba with design of long-eared hare or umbrella

Tosho School (Japanese)

18th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: shakudo plugs, silver liners, copper sekigane; decorative technique: ito-sukashi

DimensionsOverall: 8.3 x 8.3 x 0.4 cm (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 3/16 in.)

Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession number13.2233

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

Asia

ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo

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