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kogai with design of wolf on Musashino

(Japanese, 1815–1875)
mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shakudo and shibuichi; other metals: gold; decorative technique: mokume, iroe takazogan
DimensionsOverall: 20.8 x 1.3 x 0.6 cm (8 3/16 x 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5359
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.