Tsuba with design of a landscape with figures

Nakai Tomotsune (Japanese, 1704–1780)

Chôshû School (Japanese)

early to mid-18th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: copper sekigane; decorative technique: takabori

DimensionsOverall: 7.6 x 7.1 x 0.4 cm (3 x 2 13/16 x 3/16 in.)

Credit LineDenman Waldo Ross Collection

Accession number17.1054

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

Asia

ProvenanceLent by D. W. Ross, Feb. 16, 1911

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