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Kanamono in the form of a dragon and jewel, with backplate engraved with waves

(Japanese)
mid to late 19th century (before 1890)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: gold; other metals: coral; silver backplate; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori, katakiri-bori
DimensionsOverall: 6.8 x 0.9 cm (2 11/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5698
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
mid to late 19th century (before 1889)