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Kanamono in the form of a monkey and young with chestnuts, with backplate
Kanamono in the form of a monkey and young with chestnuts, with backplate

Kanamono in the form of a monkey and young with chestnuts, with backplate

Toshimitsu (Japanese)
mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shibuichi; other metals: gold and copper; silver backplate; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori, zogan
DimensionsOverall: 6.3 x 0.9 cm (2 1/2 x 3/8 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5661
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
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