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A collection of Japanese metalwork sword fittings
, 1301–1899
A collection of sword furniture, made up mostly of `kozuka', or knife handles.
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Title of artwork, date
A collection of Japanese metalwork sword fittings, 1301–1899
Date supported
1997
Medium and material
Soft metal alloys, gold & silver
Dimensions
10 cm
Grant
15500
Total cost
70000
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