Tsuba
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Tsuba

TitleTsuba
ArtistBairiuken Kiyonaga, Japanese
Date1830–43 19th century
MediumIron, gold inlay, gold leaf
Classificationmetalwork
OriginKyoto, Japan Kyoto
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineBequest of George Cameron Stone
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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