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Kanamono in the form of Genso and Yokihi with an attendant, with backplate engraved with another attendant holding a fan
Japanese
Edo period–Meiji era
mid to late 19th century (before 1890)
Medium/Technique
Main material: gold; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori, shishiai-bori
Dimensions
Overall: 5.6 x 0.6 cm (2 3/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Charles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession Number11.5706
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CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsArms and armor
Signed
Kikugawa, with a kao
菊川
菊川
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.