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Kanamono in the form of Shoka, daughter of Yokihi (Yang Guifei), presenting a bow to the sleeping Minamoto no Yorimitsu (Raiko)

early to mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shibuichi; other metals: gold, silver, shakudo and copper; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori, iroe takazogan
DimensionsOverall: 5.8 x 0.8 cm (2 5/16 x 5/16 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5677
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.