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Tsuba with design of an oni and his umbrella flying away

Tsuchiya Yasuchika (Japanese, 1670–1744)
Japanese
Edo period–Meiji era
mid to late 19th century (before 1890)

Medium/Technique Main material: iron; other metals: gold, copper and shibuichi; decorative technique: iroe takazogan and engraving
Dimensions Overall: 8.4 x 8.4 x 0.9 cm (3 5/16 x 3 5/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Charles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession Number11.5455
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CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsArms and armor

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