Kanamono in the form of a Chinese dignitary with a bundle of scrolls, and an attendant with a basket

Unno Moritoshi (Japanese, 1834–1896)
School: Unno School (Japanese)

Japanese

Edo period–Meiji era

mid to late 19th century (before 1889)

Medium/Technique Main material: gold; other metals: silver and shakudo; decorative technique: iroe takazogan

Dimensions Overall: 3.7 x 0.6 cm (1 7/16 x 1/4 in.)

Credit Line Charles Goddard Weld Collection

Accession Number11.5581

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAsia

ClassificationsArms and armor

Signed Ryoun
凌雲

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