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Pair of menuki in the form of peonies
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Pair of menuki in the form of peonies

Yokoya Somin (Japanese)
Yokoya School (Japanese)
mid to late 19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shibuichi; other metals: gold fake signature plaques; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori
DimensionsOverall: 2.1 x 1.1 cm (13/16 x 7/16 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5286b
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
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Pair of menuki in the form of peonies
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