Long blade. Signature: Sukesada of Osafune. Bizen province. First year of Tensho period. Iron tsuba, pierced and engraved with crests.
Bequeathed by J. E. Helm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1946) by Helm, J. E.
16th Century
Production date:
AD 1573
Tsuba composed of iron
Accession number: HELM.O.275-1946
Primary reference Number: 169478
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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