Tsuba in the form of a temple bell, with an inscription on the bell's power to dispel demons
Masaaki
(Japanese)
early to mid-19th century (?)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: gold; decorative technique: engraving and zogan
DimensionsOverall: 6.9 x 5.4 x 0.2 cm (2 11/16 x 2 1/8 x 1/16 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.2474
On View
Not on viewClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
Kanahara Masaaki
mid to late 19th century
