Tsuba with design of a pedlar (?) looking up at a bird in flight

Late 18th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: shibuichi; other metals: gold, shakudo and copper; copper sekigane; decorative technique: katakiri-bori; iroe takazogan

DimensionsOverall: 5.5 x 3.9 x 0.4 cm (2 3/16 x 1 9/16 x 3/16 in.)

Credit LineAnonymous gift

Accession number65.1042

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ClassificationsArms and armor

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Asia

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