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Kagami netsuke with design of dragon and jewel

mid to late 19th century (before 1889)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: silver; wood; other metals: gold; decorative technique: iroe takazogan
DimensionsOverall: 7.1 x 2.1 cm (2 13/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5793
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
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