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| Keywords: Japanese - Kozuka with Inro, Bag, and Netsuke - Walters 51673 - Back.jpg This kozuka depicts a typical inro of the Edo period and the accessories worn with it At the bottom is a cloth bag that could have been used to carry coins Above it is a bead ojime that may be mother of pearl The inro or medicine case is in the middle It is decorated with chrysanthemums The bead accompanying the inro is coral At the top is a malachite netsuke in the shape of a gourd The cord that connects all of these pieces would have been used to secure them to the belt of a traditional kimono date Edo shakudo gold copper coral mother-of pearl cm 9 6 l accession number 51 673 26201 Henry Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters none place of origin Japan Walters Art Museum license Kozuka in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
