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Tsuba with design of stylized birds
Shoami Matajiro (Japanese)
Japanese
Edo period
Late 17th–early 18th century
Medium/Technique
Main material: yamagane; surface treatment: cross-hatching; other metals: copper sekigane; shakudo plug; decorative technique: sukashi-bori
Dimensions
Overall: 7.2 x 7.2 x 0.4 cm (2 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Chinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession Number13.2365
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CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsArms and armor
Signed
Shoami Matajiro
Chutei
正阿弥又次郎 中貞 開山
Chutei
正阿弥又次郎 中貞 開山
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo