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Pair of menuki in the form of heads of millet

(Japanese, 1817–1870)
mid to late 19th century (before 1889)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: gold; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori
DimensionsOverall: 2.4 x 0.7 cm (15/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5353b
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.