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Kanamono in the form of a courtesan cleaning an oni's ears, with a young boy in attendance
Kanamono in the form of a courtesan cleaning an oni's ears, with a young boy in attendance

Kanamono in the form of a courtesan cleaning an oni's ears, with a young boy in attendance

Unno Moritoshi (Japanese, 1834–1896)
Unno School (Japanese)
mid to late 19th century (before 1889)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: gold; other metals: silver and shakudo; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori, zogan
DimensionsOverall: 7.3 x 1 cm (2 7/8 x 3/8 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5639
On View
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
Unno Moritoshi
mid to late 19th century (before 1889)
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