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Fuchi-kashira with designs of emaciated dog, discarded hat and reeds of Musashino
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Fuchi-kashira with designs of emaciated dog, discarded hat and reeds of Musashino

Matsuo Gassan (Japanese, 1815–1875)
Ôtsuki School (Japanese)
mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shakudo and silver; other metals: gold, copper and shibuichi; decorative technique: mokume, iroe takazogan
DimensionsOverall: 3.5 x 1.6 x 1.2 cm (1 3/8 x 5/8 x 1/2 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5356a
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
Group shot: 11.5356-9
Matsuo Gassan
mid-19th century
Group shot: 11.5356-9
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Group shot: 11.5356-9
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