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Kozuka with design of a tiger within a frame simulating bamboo
Kozuka with design of a tiger within a frame simulating bamboo

Kozuka with design of a tiger within a frame simulating bamboo

early to mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shakudo; surface treatment: nanako-ji; other metals: frame shibuichi; gold and shakudo; 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 number37.1098
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ClassificationsArms and armor
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