Tsuba with design of peonies

Shima Tsunechika (Japanese)

Ichijô School (Japanese)

mid-19th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: shakudo; surface treatment: nanako-ji; other metals: gold and silver; silver sekigane; decorative technique: iroe takazogan

DimensionsOverall: 7.2 x 6.8 x 0.9 cm (2 13/16 x 2 11/16 x 3/8 in.)

Credit LineGift of John T. Spaulding

Accession number37.1118

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ClassificationsArms and armor

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Asia

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