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Tsuba with design of paulownia mon

18th century (?)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: iron, pewter (?) and brass; decorative technique: stamped pewter (?) plate supported on wire mesh, applied brass rim
DimensionsOverall: 8.6 x 8.6 x 0.6 cm (3 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.2651
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
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