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Tsuba with design of six crests

Maker Unidentified artist

MediumIron with inlaid brass; sukashi (pierced work)

DimensionsDiameter: 3 inches (7.6 cm)

CultureJapan

ClassificationsArmor

Credit LineGift of Drs. Lee and Connie Koppelman

Terms

Armor
Swords
Tsuba
Weapon components
Japanese
Iron with inlaid brass
sukashi (pierced work)

Object number79.069.013

Collections

Asia and Pacific

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