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Openwork tsuba with scene of Roshi (Laozi) and reclining ox

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Openwork tsuba with scene of Roshi (Laozi) and reclining ox

DateEdo period, 18th century

MediumIron

Dimensions2 3/4 × 2 5/8 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 number73.005.052

Collections

Asia and Pacific

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