Tsuba formed as a stylized leaf

Seiun (Japanese)

Japanese

Edo period

mid-late 18th century

Medium/Technique Main material: iron; other metals: silver (?); decorative technique: sukashi-bori and zogan

Dimensions Overall: 8.1 x 8.1 x 0.4 cm (3 3/16 x 3 3/16 x 3/16 in.)

Credit Line Chinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession Number13.2381

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CollectionsAsia

ClassificationsArms and armor

Signed Seiun Nyudo hachijuissai saku
正雲入道八十一歳作

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