Butt Cap (Kashira) with Insect Motif

Japan

Edo period (1615-1868), About 1800

  • Titles Butt Cap (Kashira) with Insect Motif (Descriptive)
  • Artist Japan
  • Medium steel
  • Dimensions 3/4 x 5/8 x 1 1/4 in. (1.9 x 1.6 x 3.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Museum purchase in memory of William M. Spencer III (1920-2010), 2017.14.3
  • Work Type sword fitting
  • Classification Weapons and Ammunition
  • On View

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