Set of Sword Fittings (Mitokoromono)

Gotō Mitsumasa (Jujō)

Japanese,1689–1742, twelfth-generation Gotō master

Dateearly–mid-18th century

MediumCopper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver

DimensionsL. of hair dressing tool (kogai) (a) 8 7/16 in. (21.4 cm); L. of each grip ornament (menuki) (b, c) 1 9/16 in. (4.0 cm); L. of knife handle (kozuka) (d) 1 9/16 in. (4.0 cm)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationSword Furniture-Fittings, Sets of

Rogers Fund, 1945

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