Tsuba with design of ho-o birds

Sôten School (Japanese)

mid-late 18th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: gold; decorative technique: sukashi-bori, takabori and zogan

DimensionsOverall: 7.2 x 6.9 x 0.5 cm (2 13/16 x 2 11/16 x 3/16 in.)

Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession number13.2459

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

Asia

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

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