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Kanamono in the form of a dragon and temple bell, with backplate

(Japanese)
mid to late 19th century (before 1889)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: gold; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori
DimensionsOverall: 6.4 x 1.4 cm (2 1/2 x 9/16 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5637
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
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