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Kozuka with design of crayfish

(Japanese, about 1825–1875)
(Japanese)
early to mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shakudo; surface treatment: nanako-ji; other metals: copper; decorative technique: iroe takazogan
DimensionsOverall: 9.6 x 1.5 x 0.7 cm (3 3/4 x 9/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5213a
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
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