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Tsuba with design of tiger, dragon, bamboo and clouds
School: Chôshû School (Japanese)
Japanese
Edo period–Meiji era
mid to late 19th century
Medium/Technique
Main material: iron; other metals: gold; copper sekigane; decorative technique: takabori, tokin and engraving
Dimensions
Overall: 9.2 x 9 x 0.5 cm (3 5/8 x 3 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Chinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession Number13.2153
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CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsArms and armor
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ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo