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Tsuba with two large namazu piercings and design of dragons and karakusa
Tsuba with two large namazu piercings and design of dragons and karakusa

Tsuba with two large namazu piercings and design of dragons and karakusa

Heianjo School (Japanese)
mid-late 17th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: silver; copper sekigane; decorative technique: hirazogan
DimensionsOverall: 8.3 x 8.1 x 0.4 cm (3 1/4 x 3 3/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.2606
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
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