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Tsuba with design of chidori and waves

Katsurano Sekibun I (Japanese, 1790–1872)
Katsurano Sekibun II (Japanese, 1838–1912)
School: Dewa School, Shonai Sub-school (Japanese)
Japanese
Edo period–Meiji era
mid to late 19th century

Medium/Technique Main material: iron; other metals: gold; shakudo plugs; decorative technique: takabori and zogan
Dimensions Overall: 8.5 x 8.2 x 0.4 cm (3 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line Chinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession Number13.2256
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CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsArms and armor

Signed Yurakusai Sekibun
遊洛斎赤文
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo