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Tsuba with design of bundles of firewood and plum blossom

(Japanese)
(Japanese)
Early 19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: gold; gilt plug, shakudo shim; decorative technique: sukashi-bori, takabori, zogan
DimensionsOverall: 7.2 x 6.8 x 0.4 cm (2 13/16 x 2 11/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineHenry Adams Collection—Gift of the heirs of Henry Adams
Accession numberRES.28.52
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenanceHenry Adams Collection
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