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Kagami netsuke with design of dragon and jewel

mid to late 19th century (before 1889)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: silver; ivory; other metals: coral, gold; decorative technique: uchidashi
DimensionsOverall: 5.4 x 2.4 cm (2 1/8 x 15/16 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5795
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ClassificationsArms and armor
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Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
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