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Kozuka with design of dragon. ho-o, fish, butterfly and shishi, with plant decoration

(Japanese, dates unknown)
18th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: gold; decorative technique: nunome-zogan
DimensionsOverall: 9.8 x 1.4 x 0.5 cm (3 7/8 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineWilliam S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession number37.729
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ClassificationsArms and armor
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