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Tsuba with design of tiger and bamboo

(Japanese)
18th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: yamagane; decorative technique: casting
DimensionsOverall: 8 x 8 x 0.5 cm (3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Louise M. Nathurst
Accession number10.5
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ClassificationsArms and armor
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