Decorated "Shark" Skin (<i>Kazari-zame</i>)

Dateca. 1800–1850

MediumWood, rayskin (<i>same</i>), silk, gold, paper

Dimensions20 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in. (52 x 9.5 x 7.5 cm)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationMiscellaneous

Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2006

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