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Tsuba with design of setting sun and waves

(Japanese, mid-19th century)
(Japanese)
mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: gold; gilt plug; decorative technique: takabori and nunome zogan
DimensionsOverall: 8.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 cm (3 7/16 x 3 1/4 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineDenman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession number06.245
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ClassificationsArms and armor
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