Tsuba in the form of a human skull

School: Myochin School (Japanese)

Japanese

Edo period

18th century (?)

Medium/Technique Main material: iron; other metals: copper sekigane; decorative technique: sukashi-bori

Dimensions Overall: 9.2 x 9.6 x 0.4 cm (3 5/8 x 3 3/4 x 3/16 in.)

Credit Line Chinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession Number13.2206

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAsia

ClassificationsArms and armor

Signed Unsigned
無銘

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