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Tsuba with design of Nio
Tsuba with design of Nio

Tsuba with design of Nio

Late 18th–early 19th century (?)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: copper sekigane; decorative technique: sukashi-bori, takabori
DimensionsOverall: 8.5 x 8.5 x 0.6 cm (3 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5389
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.