Ojime with bird and flower design

Masaaki (Japanese)

mid to late 19th century (before 1889)

Medium/TechniqueMain material: gold; decorative technique: takabori

DimensionsOverall: 2.2 x 1.1 cm (7/8 x 7/16 in.)

Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection

Accession number11.5728

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

Asia

Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.

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