Tsuba with rounded-square shape (nade-gaku-kokei) with scene of crane and bambooMeiji period (1868-1912)2 7/8 x 2 11/16 inches (7.3 x 6.8 cm)SentokuMemorial gift from the Estate of Charles W. Hay, Class of 192573.005.0560Crane (tsura) of silver taka-zogan. Bamboo stems and leaves of shakudo -- natural and pickled -- in relief zogan. Bamboo shoots and cranes beak in gold zogan. Background punched in leather effect (kawa-ji) Shakudo plug. Reverse: Bamboo twig and leaves in shakudo and gold.Armor1896639331Unidentified artistJapan73.005.056_Disc0527_00773.005.056_Disc0527_00873.005.056_Disc11_027