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Kanamono in the form of Raijin and Futen, with backplate carved as clouds

(Japanese)
mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: copper; other metals: gold, silver, shakudo, brass and copper; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori, iroe takazogan
DimensionsOverall: 3.4 x 1 cm (1 5/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5683
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.