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Tsuba with dragon design

Maker Unidentified artist

MediumCast Iron

Dimensions2 3/4 × 2 1/2 inches (7 × 6.4 cm)

CultureJapan

ClassificationsArmor

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

Terms

Decorative Arts
Sword accessories
Cast Iron

Object number73.005.083

Collections

Asia and Pacific

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