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Tsuba with design of shells and seaweed

Tsuba with design of shells and seaweed

(Japanese)
Late 18th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: copper; other metals: shell, shibuichi, silver (?); decorative technique: hammering and zogan
DimensionsOverall: 7 x 6.6 x 0.6 cm (2 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.2404
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
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