Kurigata in the form of an emaciated dog
Matsuo Gassan
(Japanese, 1815–1875)
Ôtsuki School
(Japanese)
mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shibuichi; other metals: gold and shakudo; decorative technique: katabori, iroe takazogan
DimensionsOverall: 1.7 x 2.7 cm (11/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5357
On View
Not on viewClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
Matsuo Gassan
mid-19th century
Matsuo Gassan
mid-19th century
Nagahama Yoshinobu
mid to late 19th century