Tsuba, M.C. 1891(2), Vers 1800

Author(s): bushû school production date: around 1800 item type(s): armory name(s): weapon materials and techniques: iron place(s) of execution/production: japan dimensions - artwork: diameter: 7. 4cm description: tachi - mokko - gata shape (four-lobed shape with teeth). Golden dotted decoration on both sides. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: signature - “bushû no jû masatsugu” mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: cernuschi, henri date of acquisition: 1896 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 1891. Date: Vers 1800.