Shakudo. Mokko shape, edge slightly raised on both sides, nanako surface of tsuba, very fine nanako. Decorated on both sides with nanakusa leaves and blossoms, gilt ukibon. Inscription Kanie san Linoe tora no fushi, (Date 1627)
Bequeathed by Charles Brinsley Marlay
Length: 6.6 cm
Width: 6 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
17th Century#
Production date:
AD 1627
Accession number: MAR.ARM.O.30-1912
Primary reference Number: 168980
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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