Kozuka with design of Endo Morito standing under a waterfall

Kanahara Masaaki (Japanese)

Iwama School (Japanese)

mid to late 19th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: shibuichi; other metals: gold; decorative technique: very high takabori

DimensionsOverall: 9.7 x 1.4 x 0.9 cm (3 13/16 x 9/16 x 3/8 in.)

Credit LineWilliam S. and John T. Spaulding Collection

Accession number37.987

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ClassificationsArms and armor

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Asia

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