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Tsuba with design of paulownia and chrysanthemum crests and a stream

(Japanese)
18th century (?)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: gold; decorative technique: zogan
DimensionsOverall: 8.8 x 8.8 x 0.4 cm (3 7/16 x 3 7/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.2627
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
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