Fuchi-kashira with designs of Jurojin, Chinese boy (karako), fan and pine

Issando Joi (Japanese, 1701–1761)

early to mid-19th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: gold, copper and shakudo; decorative technique: takabori, shishiaibori, zogan

DimensionsOverall: 3.4 x 1.9 x 0.8 cm (1 5/16 x 3/4 x 5/16 in.)

Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection

Accession number11.5205b

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

Asia

Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.

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