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Kanamono in the form of a pheasant with peonies, hibiscus, chrysanthemums, bellflowers, pinks and daisies, with backplate
Kanamono in the form of a pheasant with peonies, hibiscus, chrysanthemums, bellflowers, pinks and daisies, with backplate

Kanamono in the form of a pheasant with peonies, hibiscus, chrysanthemums, bellflowers, pinks and daisies, with backplate

mid to late 19th century (before 1889)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: gold; other metals: shakudo, shibuichi and copper; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori, zogan
DimensionsOverall: 7.7 x 2.1 cm (3 1/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5625
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.