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Tsuba
This is a Tsuba. It was made by Iwamoto Konkwan. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1936. Its medium is shakudo (alloy of copper and gold), nanako (surface texture of tiny knobs), takazogan (relief inlay). 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: 77 × 72 × 8 cm (30 5/16 × 28 3/8 × 3 1/8 in.)
It is signed
Signed: Iwamoto Konkwan
Cite this object as
Tsuba; Made by Iwamoto Konkwan (Japanese, 1755 – 1801); shakudo (alloy of copper and gold), nanako (surface texture of tiny knobs), takazogan (relief inlay); H x W x D: 77 × 72 × 8 cm (30 5/16 × 28 3/8 × 3 1/8 in.); Bequest of George Cameron Stone; 1936-4-642
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Hewitt Sisters Collect.
