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Tsuba with design of vine leaves and tendrils

Tsuba with design of vine leaves and tendrils

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