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Kozuka with design of crane and young

(Japanese, 1813–1891)
mid to late 19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shibuichi; surface treatment: migaki-ji; other metals: gold and silver; decorative technique: katakiri-bori
DimensionsOverall: 9.7 x 1.4 x 0.4 cm (3 13/16 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5215a
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ClassificationsArms and armor
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InscriptionsPoem: Kimi ga yo no/ tokiwa no yama no/ mine no matsu 君が代の 常盤の山の みねの松 。。。。
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
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