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Kanamono in the form of Ebisu struggling with an octopus and Daikoku with his mallet and sack raided by two rats
Kanamono in the form of Ebisu struggling with an octopus and Daikoku with his mallet and sack raided by two rats

Kanamono in the form of Ebisu struggling with an octopus and Daikoku with his mallet and sack raided by two rats

Unno Moritoshi (Japanese, 1834–1896)
Unno School (Japanese)
mid to late 19th century (before 1889)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: gold; other metals: shakudo and shibuichi; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori, zogan
DimensionsOverall: 5.8 x 0.9 cm (2 5/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5596a
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
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