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This is one of the oldest kogai outside of Japan. It was made in the so-called kokinko (old goldsmith) style. The design, featuring a crane, turtle, pine tree, bamboo, and plum tree, is known as kishomon (auspicious) and was intended to bring the owner good luck.
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Title: Hair Dressing Tool (Kogai)
Date: early 15th century
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Copper alloy (yamagane), gold
Dimensions: L. 8 15/16 in. (22.7 cm); W. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm)
Classification: Sword Furniture-Kogai
Credit Line: Gift of Kunio Iizuka, in memory of Bumpei Usui, 2017
Object Number: 2017.378
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