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Tsuba: HELM.O.13-1946

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Kinai

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Description

Tsuba. Iron, cut out to show a dragon within a strong circular rim

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

Bequeathed by J. E. Helm

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 9.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1946) by Helm, J. E.

Dating

18th Century-19th Century, Mid
Circa 1701 CE - Circa 1850 CE

Materials used in production

Iron

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Identification numbers

Accession number: HELM.O.13-1946
Primary reference Number: 118338

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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