Tsuba with design of carp, weeds and water-boatman (amenbo)

1835

Medium/TechniqueMain material: silver; surface treatment: migaki-ji; other metals: gold, copper, shakudo and shibuichi; decorative technique: takazogan, kakakiri-bori

DimensionsOverall: 8 x 7.4 x 0.5 cm (3 1/8 x 2 15/16 x 3/16 in.)

Credit LineWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection

Accession number21.728

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ClassificationsArms and armor

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Asia

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