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Ojime with design of Handaka Sonja, attendant and dragon

(Japanese, 1830–1894)
mid to late 19th century (before 1889)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: gold; surface treatment: migaki-ji; decorative technique: takabori, katakiri-bori
DimensionsOverall: 2.3 x 2.1 cm (7/8 x 13/16 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5721
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
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