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Four-lobed tsuba; replica of a tembo tsuba

Four-lobed tsuba; replica of a tembo tsuba

Maker Unidentified artist

DateEdo period, mid 16th century

MediumCast Iron

Dimensions3 9/16 x 3 3/8 inches (9 x 8.6 cm)

CultureJapan

ClassificationsArmor

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

Terms

Decorative Arts
Sword accessories
Cast Iron
Japanese

Object number73.005.030

Collections

Asia and Pacific

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