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Tsuba with design of constellation and stylized birds
Tsuba with design of constellation and stylized birds

Tsuba with design of constellation and stylized birds

Umetada School (Japanese)
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
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ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
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