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Kozuka 12-knife set
Japan
Edo period (1603-1868)
Steel, copper, gold
Total length: 20.5; Blade length: 11 cm
Set of twelve knives.
Steel blades, Kozuka-type spindle, copper, with various decorations, such as shishi, landscape with houses and mountains, characters, carp, representation of the Byakko in combat, a woman with her fan and quiver.
Original box.
Item no.: 5236
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Ref: FRNHIMW87H