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| Keywords: Japanese - Kozuka with a Ceremonial Sword and Compass - Walters 51812.jpg In the center of the kozuka is a ceremonial two bladed sword called a ken The handle is a vajra which was originally a weapon and ritual object in India It was incorporated into Buddhist rituals At the end is a functioning compass The four central characters indicate the four directions with north at the bottom The twelve surrounding characters are the animals of the Chinese zodiac who were also assigned to directions and times date shakudo gold cm 9 6 accession number 51 812 26791 Henry Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters number place of origin Japan Walters Art Museum license Kozuka in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
