Tsuba with design of shishi and peonies
Gotô Mitsuhiro
(Japanese, 1797–1845)
Gotô School
(Japanese)
early to mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shakudo; surface treatment: nanako-ji; other metals: gold; copper sekigane; shakudo plug; decorative technique: iroe takazogan
DimensionsOverall: 7.7 x 7.2 x 1.1 cm (3 1/16 x 2 13/16 x 7/16 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5442
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Not on viewClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
Gotô School
early to mid-19th century
