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Four-lobed tsuba with design of paulownia leaves

Maker Unidentified artist

DateEdo period, 18th century

MediumIron

Dimensions3 × 2 3/4 inches (7.6 × 7 cm)

CultureJapan

ClassificationsArmor

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

Terms

Decorative Arts
Sword accessories
Iron

Object number73.005.021

Collections

Asia and Pacific

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