Tsuba with design of fans

School: Ito School (Japanese)

Japanese

Edo period

early to mid-19th century

Medium/Technique Main material: iron; other metals: gold; decorative technique: sukashi-bori and hirazogan

Dimensions Overall: 7.1 x 6.8 x 0.5 cm (2 13/16 x 2 11/16 x 3/16 in.)

Credit Line Chinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession Number13.2024

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CollectionsAsia

ClassificationsArms and armor

Signed Unsigned
無銘

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