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Tsuba with design of tiger and bamboo

(Japanese)
18th century (?)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: copper; surface treatment: migaki-ji; other metals: gold and silver; decorative technique: hirazogan and engraving
DimensionsOverall: 7 x 6.9 x 0.6 cm (2 3/4 x 2 11/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.2254
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
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