Kozuka with design of a monkey-trainer

Kato Naotsune (Japanese)

Yanagawa School

Late 18th century (?)

Medium/TechniqueMain material: shibuichi; surface treatment: nanako-ji; other metals: gold, silver, shakudo and copper; decorative technique: iroe takazogan

DimensionsOverall: 9.8 x 1.5 x 0.6 cm (3 7/8 x 9/16 x 1/4 in.)

Credit LineWilliam S. and John T. Spaulding Collection

Accession number37.931

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ClassificationsArms and armor

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Asia

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