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Tsuba

This is a Tsuba. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1936. Its medium is mixed and inlaid metals. 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.

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Tsuba; mixed and inlaid metals; Bequest of George Cameron Stone; 1936-4-48

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