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Kanamono in the form of two tigers and waves, with backplate

mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shibuichi; other metals: gold and shakudo; silver backplate; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori, zogan
DimensionsOverall: 7.2 x 1.4 cm (2 13/16 x 9/16 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5662
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.