Tsuba with design of squirrels and vine

Oda Naomasu (Japanese, about 1750)

Mino School (Japanese)

mid-late 18th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; decorative technique: takabori

DimensionsOverall: 7.4 x 6.8 x 0.5 cm (2 15/16 x 2 11/16 x 3/16 in.)

Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession number13.2340

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

Asia

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

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