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Kozuka with design of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove

(Japanese, 1750–1800)
Late 18th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shibuichi; surface treatment: migaki-ji; other metals: gold, silver and shakudo; decorative technique: iroe hirazogan and katakiri-bori
DimensionsOverall: 9.8 x 1.4 x 0.4 cm (3 7/8 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5223a
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
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