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Kozuka with design of carp ascending a waterfall

early to mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: silvered metal; other metals: gold; decorative technique: iroe takazogan
DimensionsOverall: 9.6 x 1.4 x 0.6 cm (3 3/4 x 9/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit LineWilliam S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession number37.1054
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
mid to late 19th century (before 1889)
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