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Square iron tsuba, possibly representing an umbrella pattern. Some gold paint.

Square iron tsuba, possibly representing an umbrella pattern. Some gold paint.

Dateca. 18th century

Place Made DisplayJapan

MediumIron

ClassificationsArmor

Credit LineGift of Dr. Jerry Silver and Karen Silver

Terms

Armor
Swords
Tsuba
Weapon components
Iron

Object number93.045.007 e

Collections

Asia and Pacific

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