Shibuichi tsuba. Flower spray and butterfly inlaid in gold, silver, shakudo. Nara school.
Bequeathed by J. E. Helm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1946) by Helm, J. E.
19th Century
1800
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1899
Inlay composed of shakudo gold silver
Accession number: HELM.O.112-1946
Primary reference Number: 169319
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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