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Tsuba with design of pierced keyfret pattern
Tsuba with design of pierced keyfret pattern

Tsuba with design of pierced keyfret pattern

Akao School (Japanese)
early to mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shakudo (?); surface treatment: migaki-ji; other metals: shakudo and copper sekigane, gilt plining to hitsu-ana; decorative technique: ito-sukashi
DimensionsOverall: 8 x 7.5 x 0.4 cm (3 1/8 x 2 15/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5449
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
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