Tsuba with design of vine leaves and tendrils

Heianjo School (Japanese)

early to mid-17th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: brass, copper and silver; lead plugs; decorative technique: zogan

DimensionsOverall: 8.9 x 8 x 0.4 cm (3 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 3/16 in.)

Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession number13.2620

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

Asia

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

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