Kozuka with design of Benkei and Yoshitsune with a subscription list (kanjincho)

Fuchido Hisayuki (Japanese)

Hamano School (Japanese)

mid-late 18th century

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

DimensionsOverall: 9.7 x 1.4 x 0.5 cm (3 13/16 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.)

Credit LineWilliam S. and John T. Spaulding Collection

Accession number37.825

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ClassificationsArms and armor

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Asia

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