Tsuba with design of stylized floral forms

Akao School (Japanese)

mid-late 17th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: copper sekigane; decorative technique: sukashi-bori and sukidashi-bori

DimensionsOverall: 8.2 x 8.2 x 0.4 cm (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 3/16 in.)

Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds donated by contribution

Accession number08.181

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

Akao School

mid-late 17th century

Higo School, Nishigaki Sub-school

Late 17th–early 18th century

Higo School, Nishigaki Sub-school

Late 17th century

Higo School, Nishigaki Sub-school

Late 18th century

Higo School, Nishigaki Sub-school

mid-late 18th century

Satsuma School, Oda Sub-school

mid-late 18th century

Satsuma School, Oda Sub-school

Late 18th–early 19th century

Awa Shoami School

18th century

Echizen Kinai School

Late 18th–early 19th century (?)

Kaneie School

18th century (?)

Tanaka School

mid-19th century

Shoami School

18th century