[Kote]

Description

1 kote (mon making tool) : wood, iron ; 12.25 x 1.375 (diameter) in.

Kote (mon making tool) composed of a heavy iron cylinder (1.375 in. diameter) attached to metal rod with wooden handle with four grooves on end. Flat surface of cylinder on end.

Inscription
Written in black ink on handle: Kaigo.

History
Mrs. Shizu Kaigo used the kote to make kamon or mon (Japanese family crest) on formal kimonos for the Japanese community in Hawaii.

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