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Bird-shaped shot holder
Bird-shaped shot holder

Bird-shaped shot holder

Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 1750-1850
CultureJapanese
MaterialsTwisted paper with lacquer, wood, lead (shots); twining
DimensionsH. 6 1/2 in x W. 2 in x D. 5 1/2 in, H. 16.5 cm x W. 5.1 cm x D. 14.0 cm
Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection
Object number2006.3.235
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
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InscribedInscribed "Furutaya Ei"
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The wooden beak of this bird-shaped shot holder serves as an opening for inserting or removing round lead bullets. The body is made of strands of twisted paper, which have been plaited and coated thickly with lacquer.