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Tsuba: MAR.ARM.O.93-1912

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Jōi, Sugiura

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Description

Sentoku, round within a raised edge. Chinese man riding upon a carp, engraved (probably katakiri) work. Eye of the carp, gilt. Signature: Issando Joi (Sugiura Joi)

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Charles Brinsley Marlay

Measurements and weight

Height: 8 cm
Width: 7.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

18th Century
Production date: before AD 1761

School or Style

Jōi Style

Materials used in production

Gilt

Techniques used in production

Gilding
Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.ARM.O.93-1912
Primary reference Number: 169043
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 4 June 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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