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Tsuba with design of ho-o bird, wisteria mon and various geometric and floral patterns
Tsuba with design of ho-o bird, wisteria mon and various geometric and floral patterns

Tsuba with design of ho-o bird, wisteria mon and various geometric and floral patterns

early to mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shibuichi; other metals: shell; decorative technique: lacquer
DimensionsOverall: 7.4 x 6.9 x 0.5 cm (2 15/16 x 2 11/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5367
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ClassificationsArms and armor
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Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.