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Tsuba with design of tree and lantern

18th century (?)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; decorative technique: sukashi-bori and sukidashi-bori
DimensionsOverall: 6.4 x 6.2 x 0.5 cm (2 1/2 x 2 7/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.2480
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
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