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Tsuba with design of water-buffalo and pine tree

(Japanese, 1741–1830)
(Japanese, 18th–20th centuries)
mid-19th century (?)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: gold; shakudo plugs; decorative technique: takabori, zogan
DimensionsOverall: 8.1 x 7.7 x 0.4 cm (3 3/16 x 3 1/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5408
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.