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1932

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Tsuba

This is a Tsuba. We acquired it in 1932. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Dr. Walter Leo Hildburgh. It is credited Gift of Dr. Walter Leo Hildburgh.

  • Matchsafe (USA)
  • hammered silver, copper, brass.
  • Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
  • 1980-14-1296

Cite this object as

Tsuba; Gift of Dr. Walter Leo Hildburgh; 1932-16-70

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