Tsuba with design of sarumawashi, monkey and dog

Hata Nobuyoshi (Japanese, 1807–1878)

Nara School (Japanese)

mid to late 19th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: copper; other metals: gold, silver, shakudo and shibuichi; decorative technique: iroe takazogan

DimensionsOverall: 9 x 8.3 x 0.4 cm (3 9/16 x 3 1/4 x 3/16 in.)

Credit LineGift of John T. Spaulding

Accession number37.1136

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ClassificationsArms and armor

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Asia

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