Tsuba with design of dragons and swords

Myochin School (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

Asia

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

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