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Tsuba: O.11-1973

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

Tsuba, signed Katsuchisa of Mito. Dated autumn, 6th year of Ansei (1859). Decorated with copper gold alloy. Two winged insects

Legal notes

Bequeathed by S. R. Turner

Measurements and weight

Width: 7.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1973) by Turner, S. R.

Dating

19th Century
Production date: AD 1859

Materials used in production

copper and gold Copper (alloy)

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.11-1973
Primary reference Number: 169575
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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

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