Tsuba with inscription

Japanese

Edo period

early to mid-18th century

Medium/Technique Main material: iron; other metals: gold; copper sekigane; decorative technique: zogan

Dimensions Overall: 9.1 x 9.1 x 0.4 cm (3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 3/16 in.)

Credit Line Chinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession Number13.2542

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAsia

ClassificationsArms and armor

Signed Yamashiro no kuni Umetada Mitsushige [Umetada Mitsushige of Yamashiro Province.]
山城國埋忠光重

InscriptionsThe virtuous warrior never dies
善戦者不死

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