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Kanamono in the form of a family group with a child, mother and grandmother

(Japanese, 1834–1896)
(Japanese)
mid to late 19th century (before 1889)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: gold; other metals: shakudô, shibuichi and copper; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori, zôgan
DimensionsOverall: 5 x 0.7 cm (1 15/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5627
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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