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W1985.32

Round iron TSUBA with relief piercing of Hollylhock leaves and blossoms (AOI). Both RYOHITSU (holes) are plugged with Shakudo. Unsigned. Edo Period.

W1970.327
Tsuba

Mei: mumei
Sugata: shin-maru-gata
Tsukuri: tetsu, with relief piercing of aoi leaves and blossoms. Both ryo hitsu are plugged with shakudo
Dimensions: 7.2 x 0.45 cm
Date: c. 1760

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: W1985.32
Accession Date: 10 Sep 1985

Material

Iron/Metal0 - Whole

Measurement

diameter72mm
length4.5mm

 


 

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