Kozuka in the form of a banana leaf, with design of banana plant

Hamano (Japanese)

Hamano School (Japanese)

early to mid-19th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: copper; other metals: gold and shibuichi; decorative technique: iroe takazogan

DimensionsOverall: 9.6 x 1.4 x 0.7 cm (3 3/4 x 9/16 x 1/4 in.)

Credit LineWilliam S. and John T. Spaulding Collection

Accession number37.789

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ClassificationsArms and armor

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Asia

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