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Tsuba with design of cherry blossoms on a stream
Tsuba with design of cherry blossoms on a stream

Tsuba with design of cherry blossoms on a stream

Dewa School, Shonai Sub-school (Japanese)
Late 18th–early 19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: gold; copper and solder sekigane; decorative technique: sukashi-bori and engraving
DimensionsOverall: 7.8 x 7 x 0.5 cm (3 1/16 x 2 3/4 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.2537
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
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