Pair of menuki in the form of a flight of geese

Araki Tomei (Japanese, 1817–1870)

Ichijô School (Japanese)

early to mid-19th century (?)

Medium/TechniqueMain material: shakudo; other metals: gold; gold fake signature plaque; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori, zogan

DimensionsOverall: 4.1 x 0.5 cm (1 5/8 x 3/16 in.)

Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection

Accession number11.5303a

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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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