Tsuba with design of the Chinese stellar god Kaisei (Kui Xing) losing his dipper in a storm
Issando Joi
(Japanese, 1701–1761)
mid to late 19th century (before 1890)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: brass; surface treatment: migaki-ji; other metals: copper, silver and shakudo; decorative technique: takabori, shishiai-bori
DimensionsOverall: 8.5 x 7.4 x 0.4 cm (3 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5446
On View
Not on viewClassificationsArms and armor
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Issando Joi
early to mid-19th century
Issando Joi
early to mid-19th century
Issando Joi
early to mid-19th century
Issando Joi
19th century
