Brown iron tsuba with a rounded gata (shape) and a maru (rounded) rim.
The base has a ishime-ji (stone surface) texture with mid-relief carvings, where the raised areas are worn with a 'silver' tone. The carvings are of multiple 'Tomoe' symbols with a diamond cross section. There are two kozuka hitsu-ana (utility knife openings).
Bequeathed by S. R. Turner
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1973) by Turner, S. R.
Base composed of iron Depth 4.3 mm Length 77.2 mm Width 74 mm
Accession number: O.13-1973
Primary reference Number: 169577
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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