Tsuba with design of butterflies, naruko, rice-paddy, asagao and trellis

Kawarabayashi Hidekuni (Japanese, 1825–1891)
School: Nakagawa School (Japanese)

Japanese

Edo period–Meiji era

mid-19th century

Medium/Technique Main material: iron; surface treatment: migaki-ji; other metals: gold and silver; decorative technique: iroe takazogan

Dimensions Overall: 7.4 x 6.8 x 0.4 cm (2 15/16 x 2 11/16 x 3/16 in.)

Credit Line Henry Adams Collection—Gift of the heirs of Henry Adams

Accession NumberRES.28.58

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CollectionsAsia

ClassificationsArms and armor

Signed Tenkôdô Hidekuni
天光堂秀国

ProvenanceHenry Adams Collection