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Kozuka with design of a cockerel on a drum symbolizing peaceful and just government (kankodori)

19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shakudo; surface treatment: ishime-ji; other metals: gold, silver, shibuichi and copper; decorative technique: iroe takazogan
DimensionsOverall: 9.7 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm (3 13/16 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineWilliam S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession number37.970
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ClassificationsArms and armor
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