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Tsuba with design of paulownia

(Japanese, 1832–1908)
mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: copper sekigane; decorative technique: sukashi-bori, takabori
DimensionsOverall: 7.2 x 7 x 0.4 cm (2 13/16 x 2 3/4 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineHenry Adams Collection—Gift of the heirs of Henry Adams
Accession number19.290
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenanceLent by Henry Adams, April 2, 1919.
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