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Tsuba with design of cormorant fishing
Tsuba with design of cormorant fishing

Tsuba with design of cormorant fishing

Hirata Harunari (Japanese, died in 1840)
Hirata School (Japanese)
Early 19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shibuichi; other metals: cloisonne enamels and gold; decorative technique: katakiri-bori, usuniku-bori, shippo
DimensionsOverall: 8.3 x 8 x 0.4 cm (3 1/4 x 3 1/8 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of John T. Spaulding
Accession number37.1119
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ClassificationsArms and armor
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