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Tsuba with design of dewdrops and insects
Tsuba with design of dewdrops and insects

Tsuba with design of dewdrops and insects

Myochin School (Japanese)
early to mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: gold, silver, shakudo and copper; copper sekigane; decorative technique: sukashi-bori, zogan
DimensionsOverall: 7.9 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm (3 1/8 x 3 x 1/8 in.)
Credit LineWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession number21.726
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ClassificationsArms and armor
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