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This kogai is split and can be used like chopsticks. Each half is designed like a small stick of bamboo with leaves. This is part of a mounted set.

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Document identity
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79510
label
Warikogai with Bamboo
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obj
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object
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2
Source metadata
id
79510
contentType
object
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normalized
title
Warikogai with Bamboo
description
This kogai is split and can be used like chopsticks. Each half is designed like a small stick of bamboo with leaves. This is part of a mounted set.
provenance
William T. / Henry Walters Collection, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
1868-1912 (Meiji)
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Arms & Armor
warikôgai
sword components
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2
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2
source
import
dimensionsRaw
L: 5 11/16 in. (14.4 cm)
Source extras
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Japanese
med
silver, gold, copper, shakudo
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6194
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JMA
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none
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1
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photo
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bbbce58098a1f885
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no
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2
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photo
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4cb78864fcd6864e
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no
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