Tsuba, design of a water-life with water birds and bamboo with dew drops


Japan

Tsuba, design of a water-life with water birds and bamboo with dew drops
early 18th century
iron, gold-copper alloy (shakudō)
Place made
Japan
Medium
iron, gold-copper alloy (shakudō)
Dimensions
8.3 x 7.9 cm
Credit line
Gift of John and Geraldine Halls 1986
Accession number
865A232
Media category
Metalwork
Collection area
Asian art - Japan
Image credit
Photos: Saul Steed