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Tsuba: HELM.O.38-1946

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

Iron. Some kikku patterning chased. Pierced with stylised bamboo shoots. Plugged with shakudo. Signature: Nobuiye

Legal notes

Bequeathed by J. E. Helm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1946) by Helm, J. E.

School or Style

Nobuiye Style

Materials used in production

Iron

Techniques used in production

Piercing

Identification numbers

Accession number: HELM.O.38-1946
Primary reference Number: 169245
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

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

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