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Tsuba with design of chrysanthemums and flaming jewels

Shoami Shigekatsu (Japanese)
School: Aizu Shoami School (Japanese)
Japanese
Edo period
mid-late 18th century
Medium/Technique Main material: iron; other metals: gold and silver; shakudo plugs; decorative technique: nunome-zogan, sue-mon
Dimensions Overall: 8.1 x 7.9 x 0.3 cm (3 3/16 x 3 1/8 x 1/8 in.)
Credit Line Chinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession Number13.2376
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsArms and armor
Signed Shoami Shigekatsu tantetsu o motte saku nari [Made by Shoami Shigekatsu using forged steel]
正阿弥重勝以鍛鐵作也
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo