Tsuba with design of Kannon

Japanese

Edo period

Early 19th century

Medium/Technique Main material: iron; surface treatment: etching; other metals: copper sekigane, shakudo plugs; decorative technique: engraving

Dimensions Overall: 8.3 x 8 x 0.4 cm (3 1/4 x 3 1/8 x 3/16 in.)

Credit Line Chinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession Number13.2231

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CollectionsAsia

ClassificationsArms and armor

Signed Myôchin Shikibu Ki no Munesuke
明珍式部紀宗介

InscriptionsShinto gotetsuren; Forged from five layers of Shinto iron
神道五鐵錬

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