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Tsuba
This is a Tsuba. It was made by Kawaji Tomotomi. It is dated early 18th century and we acquired it in 1936. Its medium is iron, gold. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
Expert carving and flat inlay techniques were used to create this tsuba in the form of a saihai, a military baton used by commanders to signal instructions on the battlefield. Long flowing lines represent the tassel and a strong diagonal forms the baton’s shaft, which was often lacquered or gilded. Saihai were treasured objects and many were preserved as family heirlooms.
This object was
bequest of
George Cameron Stone.
It is credited Bequest of George Cameron Stone.
Its dimensions are
L x W x D: 78.8 × 76.2 × 3.9 cm (31 in. × 30 in. × 1 9/16 in.)
It is inscribed
Inscription on omote: Chōshū Hagi jū Tomotomi tsukuru
Cite this object as
Tsuba; Made by Kawaji Tomotomi (Japanese, 1754); iron, gold; L x W x D: 78.8 × 76.2 × 3.9 cm (31 in. × 30 in. × 1 9/16 in.); Bequest of George Cameron Stone; 1936-4-351
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Hewitt Sisters Collect.
