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Kanamono or menuki in the form of Fugen Bosatsu seated on an elephant

(Japanese, 1834–1896)
(Japanese)
mid to late 19th century (before 1889)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: gold; other metals: shibuichi; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori, zogan
DimensionsOverall: 2.8 x 0.8 cm (1 1/8 x 5/16 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5608
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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