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Pair of menuki in the form of peonies

(Japanese, 1841–1918)
(Japanese)
Late 19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: gold; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori
DimensionsOverall: 2.2 x 0.8 cm (7/8 x 5/16 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5280a-b
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
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