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Tsuba in design of woven mat with rat

Artist Myochin Kinomunesada of Nara

DateEdo period, 19th century

MediumIron

Dimensions2 3/4 × 2 5/8 inches (7 × 6.7 cm)

ClassificationsArmor

Credit LineMemorial gift from the Estate of Charles W. Hay, Class of 1925

Terms

Decorative Arts
Sword accessories
Iron

Object number73.005.026

Collections

Asia and Pacific

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