Set of Sword Fittings (Mitokoromono)

Gotō Mitsutaka (Enjō)

Japanese, 1722–1784, thirteenth-generation Gotō master

Datemid-18th century

MediumCopper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold

DimensionsL. of hair dressing tool (kogai) (a) 8 5/16 in. (21.1 cm); L. of grip ornament (menuki) (b) 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm); L. of grip ornament (menuki) (c) 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); L. of knife handle (kozuka) (d) 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationSword Furniture-Fittings, Sets of

Rogers Fund, 1945

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