Tsuba, obverse; hare in the moon, pounding rice; reverse: a tortoise near a river, sparkles of moonlight on the water


Japan

Tsuba, obverse; hare in the moon, pounding rice; reverse: a tortoise near a river, sparkles of moonlight on the water
early 18th century
iron, gold-copper alloy (shakudō), silver
Place made
Japan
Medium
iron, gold-copper alloy (shakudō), silver
Dimensions
8.2 x 7.4 cm
Credit line
Bequest of Sir Samuel Way 1916
Accession number
863A8
Media category
Metalwork
Collection area
Asian art - Japan