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Kagami netsuke with design of peacock and peonies

(Japanese, 1831–1880)
mid to late 19th century (before 1889)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: gold; other metals: shakudo, shibuichi and copper; carved ivory cup (cracked) miniature coins in gold; decorative technique: sukashi-bori iroe takazogan
DimensionsOverall: 4.5 x 2.2 cm (1 3/4 x 7/8 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5804
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ClassificationsArms and armor
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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)
mid to late 19th century (before 1889)