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Pair of kanamono in the form of a crab and young and a turnip, with backplate engraved with reeds and water

mid to late 19th century (before 1889)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: gold; other metals: shibuichi and silver backplate; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori, katakiri-bori
DimensionsOverall: 6.1 x 1 cm (2 3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5601
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.