Tsuba with design of cherry blossom and waves
Higo School, Kamiyoshi Sub-school
(Japanese)
18th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: gold; decorative technique: sukashi-bori, zogan
DimensionsOverall: 7.5 x 7.3 x 0.5 cm (2 15/16 x 2 7/8 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.2475
On View
Not on viewClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
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18th century
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