Tsuba with design of waterweed and stylized blossoms

Yoshiro School (Japanese)

early to mid-17th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: brass; decorative technique: zogan and engraving

DimensionsOverall: 8.3 x 8 x 0.4 cm (3 1/4 x 3 1/8 x 3/16 in.)

Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession number13.2621

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

Asia

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

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