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

Asia

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

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