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Tsuba with design of dragons and swords

Tsuba with design of dragons and swords

(Japanese)
mid-late 17th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: gilt plugs; decorative technique: sukidashi-bori
DimensionsOverall: 8.4 x 8.5 x 0.3 cm (3 5/16 x 3 3/8 x 1/8 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.2625
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
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