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Kozuka with design of sparrows and willow tree

(Japanese)
mid to late 19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shibuichi; surface treatment: nanako-ji; other metals: reverse shakudo; gold, silver, shakudo and copper; decorative technique: iroe takazogan
DimensionsOverall: 10.1 x 1.8 x 0.7 cm (4 x 11/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit LineWilliam S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession number37.758
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ClassificationsArms and armor
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