19th century
Japan
Object qualities
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Objectweapon: Sword guard (Tsuba)
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumCopper-gold alloy (shakudЕЌ), gold, copper
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SizeH. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); thickness 3/8 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 4.8 oz. (136.1 g)
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Geography detailsCountry of Origin
Japan -
Country today
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Date19th century
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CultureJapanese
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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This shakudō tsuba shows a blossoming cherry tree in relief, with the blossoms and unopened buds overlaid in gold and with the design stretching over the rim.