Tsuba with design of carp and waves

Yoshioka Inabanosuke (Japanese)

Yoshioka Inabanosuke School (Japanese)

mid-late 18th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; decorative technique: sukashi-bori, takabori and engraving

DimensionsOverall: 8 x 7.7 x 0.5 cm (3 1/8 x 3 1/16 x 3/16 in.)

Credit LineWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection

Accession number27.91

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ClassificationsArms and armor

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Asia

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