Tsuba with design of constellation and stylized birds

mid-late 17th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: silver and copper; copper sekigane; decorative technique: hirazogan

DimensionsOverall: 8.7 x 8 x 0.3 cm (3 7/16 x 3 1/8 x 1/8 in.)

Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession number13.2521

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

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

18th century

early to mid-18th century

mid-late 17th century

18th century (?)

Late 18th–early 19th century

Late 18th–early 19th century

Late 18th–early 19th century

16th century

Late 16th–early 17th century

early to mid-17th century

late 16th–early 17th century

early to mid-19th century