Tsuba with design of paulownia and chrysanthemum crests and a stream

Shigehiro (Japanese)
School: Akita Shoami School (Japanese)

Japanese

Edo period

18th century (?)

Medium/Technique Main material: iron; other metals: gold; decorative technique: zogan

Dimensions Overall: 8.8 x 8.8 x 0.4 cm (3 7/16 x 3 7/16 x 3/16 in.)

Credit Line Chinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession Number13.2627

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CollectionsAsia

ClassificationsArms and armor

Signed Shigehiro
重廣

ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo