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Kozuka with design of a man preparing food

(Japanese, 18th–20th centuries)
early to mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shibuichi; surface treatment: migaki-ji; other metals: gold, silver, shakudo and copper; decorative technique: iroe takazogan, iroe hirazogan and katakiri-bori
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 number37.903
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ClassificationsArms and armor
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