Tsuba with design of flowers, leaves and insects

Late 16th–early 17th century

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

DimensionsOverall: 7.8 x 7.6 x 0.4 cm (3 1/16 x 3 x 3/16 in.)

Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession number13.2607

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

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

16th century

early to mid-17th century

late 16th–early 17th century

Late 18th century

18th century

early to mid-18th century

Late 18th–early 19th century

mid-late 17th century

Late 18th–early 19th century

Late 18th–early 19th century

mid-late 17th century

18th century (?)