Kozuka with design of Confucius and two Chinese boys

Late 18th–19th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: shibuichi; surface treatment: migaki-ji; other metals: gold, silver, shakudo and copper; decorative technique: shishiai-bori and low takazogan

DimensionsOverall: 9.8 x 1.4 x 0.4 cm (3 7/8 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.)

Credit LineWilliam S. and John T. Spaulding Collection

Accession number37.769

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ClassificationsArms and armor

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Asia

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