Tsuba with design of rakan riding a dragon

Gotô Ichijo (Japanese, 1791–1876)

mid to late 19th century (before 1890)

Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; decorative technique: takabori

DimensionsOverall: 8.8 x 8.4 x 0.5 cm (3 7/16 x 3 5/16 x 3/16 in.)

Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection

Accession number11.5450

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

Asia

Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.

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