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Tsuba with design of Ono no Tofu and the frog

(Japanese, 1722–1787)
early to mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shibuichi; surface treatment: migaki-ji; other metals: gold, silver and shakudo; copper sekigane; decorative technique: iroe takazogan
DimensionsOverall: 7.1 x 6.6 x 0.6 cm (2 13/16 x 2 5/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of John T. Spaulding
Accession number37.1130
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ClassificationsArms and armor
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