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Tsuba with design of dragonfly and suisen (narcissus)

(Japanese, died about 1790–1800)
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shakudo; surface treatment: ishime-ji; other metals: gold, shibuichi and shell; decorative technique: iroe takazogan
DimensionsOverall: 7.5 x 7 x 0.6 cm (2 15/16 x 2 3/4 x 1/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of John T. Spaulding
Accession number37.1133
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ClassificationsArms and armor
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