Kanamono in the form of Choryo holding a shoe and sword and riding on a dragon, with backplate

Japanese

Edo period–Meiji era

mid to late 19th century (before 1889)

Medium/Technique Main material: silver; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori

Dimensions Overall: 6.7 x 0.9 cm (2 5/8 x 3/8 in.)

Credit Line Charles Goddard Weld Collection

Accession Number11.5655

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CollectionsAsia

ClassificationsArms and armor

Signed Unsigned
無銘

Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.