Japanese - Tsuba with Scrollwork Design - Walters 51148

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Japanese - Tsuba with Scrollwork Design - Walters 51148

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Summary

This tsuba is decorated with a design of incised scrollwork. The body of the tsuba is composed of alternating layers of copper and a copper alloy with gold. This created bands of color that can be seen on the edge and within the incisions. Both secondary holes have been plugged in gold.

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Date

1400 - 1800
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Source

Walters Art Museum
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