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Tsuba with design of shishi on a rock

Early 19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; decorative technique: takabori
DimensionsOverall: 7.6 x 7.3 x 0.4 cm (3 x 2 7/8 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineHenry Adams Collection—Gift of the heirs of Henry Adams
Accession number19.278
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenanceLent by Henry Adams, April 2, 1909.
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