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Tsuba (Japan), 17th century

This is a Tsuba. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1917. Its medium is iron. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Edmund J. Stone. It is credited Gift of Edmund J. Stone.

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Tsuba (Japan), 17th century; iron; Gift of Edmund J. Stone; 1917-24-3

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Hewitt Sisters Collect.

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