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Pair of menuki in the form of snakes

(Japanese, 1744–1801)
(Japanese)
Late 18th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: gold; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori
DimensionsOverall: 4 x 0.7 cm (1 9/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5351a
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Not on view
ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
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