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Tsuba in the form of a temple bell, with an inscription on the bell's power to dispel demons
Masaaki (Japanese)
Japanese
Edo period
early to mid-19th century (?)
Medium/Technique
Main material: iron; other metals: gold; decorative technique: engraving and zogan
Dimensions
Overall: 6.9 x 5.4 x 0.2 cm (2 11/16 x 2 1/8 x 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Chinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession Number13.2474
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CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsArms and armor
Signed
Masaaki saku
作
作
InscriptionsBakuchoden no kanamono o motte sakusen; Made using a metal piece from the Bakuchoden
莫朝殿以金物作鐫 風鈴閣 風。。。響金輪。貫悪鬼耳
莫朝殿以金物作鐫 風鈴閣 風。。。響金輪。貫悪鬼耳
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo