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Kanamono in the form of Futen raising a storm, with backplate

(Japanese, 1834–1896)
(Japanese)
mid to late 19th century (before 1889)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: gold; other metals: silver and shakudo; copper plate; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori, takazogan
DimensionsOverall: 5.3 x 0.8 cm (2 1/16 x 5/16 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5589
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.