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Kanamono in the form of an unidentified scene, with backplate
Kanamono in the form of an unidentified scene, with backplate

Kanamono in the form of an unidentified scene, with backplate

Kikugawa (Japanese)
Kikugawa School (Japanese)
mid to late 19th century (before 1890)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: gold; other metals: silver and shakudo backplate; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori
DimensionsOverall: 5.8 x 1 cm (2 5/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5690
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.