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Tsuba with design of abandoned drum and stand

Late 18th–early 19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; surface treatment: tsuchime-ji; other metals: gold, silver, shakudo, shibuichi and copper; decorative technique: hammering, iroe takazogan
DimensionsOverall: 7.5 x 7.2 x 0.4 cm (2 15/16 x 2 13/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession number27.94
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ClassificationsArms and armor
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