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Tsuba with design of chrysanthemums
Tsuba with design of chrysanthemums

Tsuba with design of chrysanthemums

Koreshige (Japanese)
Mino School (Japanese)
mid-late 18th century (?)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: gold and silver; copper sekigane; decorative technique: sukashi-bori, takabori and zogan
DimensionsOverall: 7.2 x 6.9 x 0.5 cm (2 13/16 x 2 11/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.2670
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
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