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Tsuba with design of shishi and peonies
Tsuba with design of shishi and peonies

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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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
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