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Object type
Museum number
OA+.3268
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Description
Tsuba. Circular shape. Warriors wrestling. Figures are carved in the round with inlays. Hikonebori style. Made of gold, copper, shibuichi overlaid iron; also shakudo, copper.
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Producer name
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Production place
- Made in: Japan
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- Made in: Japan
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Materials
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Technique
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Dimensions
- Height: 0.08 metres
- Width: 0.08 metres
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Inscriptions
Inscription Type
signatureInscription Content
Soheishi Nyudo Soten sei(藻柄子入道宗典製)Inscription Translation
Made by SotenInscription Comment
Soheishi Nyudo Soten
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Location
Not on display
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Subjects
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Acquisition date
1978
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Department
Asia
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Registration number
OA+.3268
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Object reference number: JCR4074
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