Sword fitting: Circlet

Sword fitting: Circlet

Place of OriginJapan

DateEdo Period (1603-1868)

DimensionsDiam: 11/16 in. (1.7 cm)

MediumInlaid gold and silver wire.

ClassificationMetalwork

Credit LineGift of Noah H. Swayne

Object number

1925.70

Not on View

DescriptionSpiral motif.

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