Tsuba with design of cherry-blossom and leaf

early to mid-18th century

Object PlaceKyoto, Yamashiro Province, Japan

Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; surface treatment: yasurime-ji; other metals: copper sekigane; decorative technique: sukashi-bori

DimensionsOverall: 7.4 x 7.3 x 0.4 cm (2 15/16 x 2 7/8 x 3/16 in.)

Credit LineSeth K. Sweetser Fund

Accession number21.2231

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

Asia

ProvenancePurchased of Mrs. Ernestine Koch.

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