Tsuba with design of stylized birds

Shoami Matajiro (Japanese)

Late 17th–early 18th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: yamagane; surface treatment: cross-hatching; other metals: copper sekigane; shakudo plug; decorative technique: sukashi-bori

DimensionsOverall: 7.2 x 7.2 x 0.4 cm (2 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 3/16 in.)

Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession number13.2365

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

Asia

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

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