Kozuka with design of grapevine

mid-19th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: shibuichi; surface treatment: migaki-ji; other metals: gold and semi-precious stones; decorative technique: takabori and katakiri-bori

DimensionsOverall: 9.7 x 1.4 x 0.5 cm (3 13/16 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.)

Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection

Accession number11.5230a

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

Asia

Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.

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