Kozuka with design of sparrows and willow tree

Nara Toshinori (Japanese)

Nara School (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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Asia

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