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Kanamono in the form of a Chinese dignitary with a bundle of scrolls, and an attendant with a basket
Kanamono in the form of a Chinese dignitary with a bundle of scrolls, and an attendant with a basket

Kanamono in the form of a Chinese dignitary with a bundle of scrolls, and an attendant with a basket

Unno Moritoshi (Japanese, 1834–1896)
Unno School (Japanese)
mid to late 19th century (before 1889)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: gold; other metals: silver and shakudo; decorative technique: iroe takazogan
DimensionsOverall: 3.7 x 0.6 cm (1 7/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5581
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
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