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Fuchi

Place of OriginJapan
DateEdo Period (1615-1868), 19th century
Dimensions7/8 × 1 3/8 in. (2.2 × 3.5 cm)
Mediumiron
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Alice Roff Estey
Object number
1917.755I
Not on View
DescriptionAn incised iron criss-cross pattern.
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