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Tsuba with design of stylized floral forms

(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
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