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-19th century
