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Manju netsuke with design of Hotei and treasure sack, with karako

(Japanese, born in 1826)
mid to late 19th century (before 1889)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: ivory; other metals: gold, shakudo, shibuichi and copper; decorative technique: iroe takazogan
DimensionsOverall: 4.3 x 1.7 cm (1 11/16 x 11/16 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5791
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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)
mid to late 19th century (before 1889)