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Tsuba (Japan)

This is a Tsuba. It is dated 1772–80 and we acquired it in 1936. Its medium is iron . It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was bequest of George Cameron Stone. It is credited Bequest of George Cameron Stone.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 8.2 x 8 x 0.4cm (3 1/4 x 3 1/8 x 3/16in.)

It is inscribed

Mu mei

Cite this object as

Tsuba (Japan); iron ; H x W x D: 8.2 x 8 x 0.4cm (3 1/4 x 3 1/8 x 3/16in.); Bequest of George Cameron Stone; 1936-4-324

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