Tsuba with design of a couple looking out at a repentant oni

Tsuchiya Yasuchika (Japanese, 1670–1744)

Nara School (Japanese)

Late 19th century

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

DimensionsOverall: 10.4 x 9.5 x 0.7 cm (4 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 1/4 in.)

Credit LineGift of John T. Spaulding

Accession number37.1147

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ClassificationsArms and armor

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Asia

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