Kozuka with design of crayfish and fern

Murakami Jochu (Japanese)

Murakami School (Japanese)

Late 18th–early 19th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: sentoku; surface treatment: migaki-ji; other metals: copper, shakudo and gold; decorative technique: takabori

DimensionsOverall: 9.7 x 1.7 x 1 cm (3 13/16 x 11/16 x 3/8 in.)

Credit LineWilliam S. and John T. Spaulding Collection

Accession number37.875

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ClassificationsArms and armor

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Asia

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