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Pair of menuki in the form of peonies

Yokoya Somin (Japanese)
School: Yokoya School (Japanese)
Japanese
Edo period–Meiji era
mid to late 19th century

Medium/Technique Main material: shibuichi; other metals: gold fake signature plaques; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori
Dimensions Overall: 2.1 x 1.1 cm (13/16 x 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Charles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession Number11.5286a
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsArms and armor

Signed [Yokoya Somin]
横谷宗*(玉+民)
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.