Tsuba with design of butterflies, naruko, rice-paddy, asagao and trellis
Kawarabayashi Hidekuni
(Japanese, 1825–1891)
Nakagawa School
(Japanese)
mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; surface treatment: migaki-ji; other metals: gold and silver; decorative technique: iroe takazogan
DimensionsOverall: 7.4 x 6.8 x 0.4 cm (2 15/16 x 2 11/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineHenry Adams Collection—Gift of the heirs of Henry Adams
Accession numberRES.28.58
On View
Not on viewClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenanceHenry Adams Collection
Kawarabayashi Hidekuni
mid to late 19th century
Kawarabayashi Hidekuni
mid to late 19th century
Kawarabayashi Hidekuni
mid-19th century
Kawarabayashi Hideoki
mid to late 19th century
