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Kozuka with design of hobby-horse (take-uma)

(Japanese, 1719–1761)
mid-18th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shibuichi; surface treatment: nanako-ji; other metals: gold, silver 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 LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5212a
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
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