Tsuba with design of two pheasants and ivy plantsEdo period, mid 19th centuryHeight: 3 1/8 inches (8 cm)IronMemorial gift from the Estate of Charles W. Hay, Class of 192573.005.0230Two pheasants in flight among other design elements of vines (Japanese ivy?), bamboo ground shoots, and rocks. In brass, copper, bronze, and silver taka-zogan. Reverse: Single bird and fewer plants.Armor1863389298Unidentified artistShoami School