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Tsuba with design of paulownias, gourds and snowflakes

Late 16th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; surface treatment: punching; other metals: copper sekigane; decorative technique: sukashi-bori
DimensionsOverall: 11.1 x 11.1 x 0.4 cm (4 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineDenman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession number06.233
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ClassificationsArms and armor
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