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Fuchi-kashira with designs of Daruma and hossu

(Japanese)
early to mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: copper; surface treatment: ishime-ji (fuchi only); other metals: gold, silver, shakudo and shibuichi; decorative technique: takabori, takazogan
DimensionsOverall: 3.2 x 1.8 x 0.7 cm (1 1/4 x 11/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5194b
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.