Tsuba in the form of a chrysanthemum
Details
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Title
Tsuba in the form of a chrysanthemum
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Associated place
Japan (place of creation) -
Date
16th century (1501 - 1600) -
Material and technique
iron, with decoration in flat relief; tang-hole plugged with soft metal, probably copper
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Object type
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Dimensions
6.6 x 6.7 cm max. (height x width) -
No. of items
1
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Credit line
Bequeathed by Dame Jemima Church, in accordance with the wishes of her Husband, Sir Arthur H. Church, 1929.
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Museum location
Museum department
Eastern Art
Accession no.
EAX.10005
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Catalogue text
Thin;12-lobed; representing a chrysanthemum badge of 12 florets, each flatly modelled with a broad midrib on each face of the guard.
Glossary of terms
tsuba
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