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1936

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Tsuba (Japan)

This is a Tsuba. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1936. Its medium is metal, gilding. 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: 7.5 x 7.5 x 0.4 cm (2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 3/16 in.)

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Tsuba (Japan); metal, gilding; H x W x D: 7.5 x 7.5 x 0.4 cm (2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 3/16 in.); Bequest of George Cameron Stone; 1936-4-164

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