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Tsuba in the form of a stylized crane
Tsuba in the form of a stylized crane

Tsuba in the form of a stylized crane

Myôchin Muneyoshi (Japanese, mid-19th century)
Myochin School, Tosa Sub-school (Japanese)
mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: gold; decorative technique: sukashi-bori and engraving with zogan
DimensionsOverall: 10.2 x 9.2 x 0.4 cm (4 x 3 5/8 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds donated by contribution
Accession number08.180
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
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Tsuba with design of leaves
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Tsuba with design of inome piercings and radiating lines
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Tsuba with design of Daruma and Buddhist invocation
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Tsuba with design of grasses and insects
Tsuba with design of grasses and insects
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Tsuba in the form of a basket
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Tsuba with design of dewdrops and insects
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Tsuba with design of moon and stars
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Tsuba with design of butterflies and takaramono
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Tsuba with design of ji (koto bridge)
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Tsuba with design of an ax
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