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The body of the pomegranate is made of gold. It is open to reveal the seeds inside, which are made in multi-color enamel. The leaves are also enamel. This is part of a mounted set.

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Document identity
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35367
label
Kozuka with Pomegranate
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35367
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object
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title
Kozuka with Pomegranate
description
The body of the pomegranate is made of gold. It is open to reveal the seeds inside, which are made in multi-color enamel. The leaves are also enamel. This is part of a mounted set.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquistion unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
19th century (?) (Edo)
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CC0
language
en
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Arms & Armor
kozuka
sword components
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6
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import
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L: 8 9/16 in. (21.7 cm)
Source extras
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Japanese
inscriptions
[inscription] On blade- unread
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shakudo, cloissonne, gold, silver, steel
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6194
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JMA
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none
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