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Openwork tsuba with bird of paradise

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Openwork tsuba with bird of paradise

Maker Unidentified artist

DateEdo period, mid 18th century

MediumIron

Dimensions3 x 3 11/16 inches (7.6 x 9.4 cm)

CultureJapan

ClassificationsArmor

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

Terms

Decorative Arts
Sword accessories
Iron

Object number73.005.041

Collections

Asia and Pacific

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