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Kurigata in the form of an emaciated dog
Kurigata in the form of an emaciated dog

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
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.