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Kanamono in the form of Sugawara no Michizane holding a branch of plum, and a pine tree, with backplate

(Japanese, 1733–1809)
mid to late 19th century (before 1889)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: gold; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori
DimensionsOverall: 3.6 x 0.7 cm (1 7/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5623
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
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