鍔 tsuba (sword handle) with 鐙 abumi (stirrups), Umetada Zenzaemon Nobumasa

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Umetada Zenzaemon Nobumasa, 鍔 tsuba (sword handle) with 鐙 abumi (stirrups)
Umetada Zenzaemon Nobumasa, 鍔 tsuba (sword handle) with 鐙 abumi (stirrups)
Umetada (Okada) Zenzaemon Nobumasa
鍔 tsuba (sword handle) with 鐙 abumi (stirrups)
late 1600s, Edo period (1600–1868)
Umetada (Okada) Zenzaemon Nobumasa, artist
1642–1720
鍔 tsuba (sword handle) with 鐙 abumi (stirrups), late 1600s, Edo period (1600–1868)
Where object was made: Japan
Material/technique: gold inlay; iron; piercing
Credit line: William Bridges Thayer Memorial
Accession number: 1928.2341
On display: Loo Gallery
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Empire of Things

Each part for a sword was considered an individual work of art, and each bears the seal of its maker. Look carefully to see the different scenes and images depicted on each piece.

Exhibitions

Historical Metalwork from the Spencer Museum of Art
1995
Empire of Things
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2013–2015
Empire of Things
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2016–2021
Spencer Museum of Art Metals Show (Historical Metalwork from the Spencer Museum of Art)
Chris Fasano, curator
1998
Debut
Kris Ercums, curator
2021–2023
Debut
Kris Ercums, curator
2021–2022
The Spencer Cabinet
2022–2027
The Spencer Cabinet
2022–2027