Tsuba with design of chrysanthemums and other flowers

School: Heianjo School (Japanese)

Japanese

Muromachi period

16th century

Medium/Technique Main material: iron; other metals: brass; copper sekigane; decorative technique: hammering, stamping and hirazogan

Dimensions Overall: 8.9 x 8.6 x 0.4 cm (3 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 3/16 in.)

Credit Line Chinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession Number13.2605

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CollectionsAsia

ClassificationsArms and armor

Signed Unsigned
無銘

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