Date18th century
MediumGold, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper-silver alloy (shibuichi)
DimensionsMenuki (a); L. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); Wt. 0.2 oz. (5.7 g); menuki (b); L. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); Wt. 0.3 oz. (8.5 g)
CultureJapanese
DepartmentArms and Armor
ClassificationSword Furniture-Menuki
Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1938
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