Tsuba with design of dragonfly and suisen (narcissus)

Murakami Jochiku (Japanese, died about 1790–1800)
School: Murakami School (Japanese)

Japanese

Edo period

late 18th–early 19th century

Medium/Technique Main material: shakudo; surface treatment: ishime-ji; other metals: gold, shibuichi and shell; decorative technique: iroe takazogan

Dimensions Overall: 7.5 x 7 x 0.6 cm (2 15/16 x 2 3/4 x 1/4 in.)

Credit Line Gift of John T. Spaulding

Accession Number37.1133

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CollectionsAsia

ClassificationsArms and armor

Catalogue Raisonné 53

Signed Jochiku, with a kao
如竹（花押）