Kozuka with design of Kan'u with a demon attendant

Yanagawa Naotoshi (Japanese, born in 1740)

Yanagawa School

Late 18th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: silver; surface treatment: migaki-ji; decorative technique: katakiri-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 number37.932

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ClassificationsArms and armor

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Asia

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