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Kanamono in the form of Momotaro with a conquered demon, with backplate
Kanamono in the form of Momotaro with a conquered demon, with backplate

Kanamono in the form of Momotaro with a conquered demon, with backplate

Kikugawa (Japanese)
Kikugawa School (Japanese)
mid to late 19th century (before 1889)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shakudo; other metals: gold, silver, shibuichi and copper; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori, iroe takazogan
DimensionsOverall: 6.3 x 1.1 cm (2 1/2 x 7/16 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5666
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.