Tsuba with geometric designs and characters

Japanese

Edo period

18th century

Medium/Technique Main material: iron; other metals: silver; decorative technique: hirazogan

Dimensions Overall: 7.6 x 7.6 x 0.4 cm (3 x 3 x 3/16 in.)

Credit Line Chinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession Number13.2346

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CollectionsAsia

ClassificationsArms and armor

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