Kanamono in the form of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune in their Treasure Ship, with backplate engraved with their attributes

Kobayashi Yoshimasa (Japanese)
School: Mito School (Japanese, 18th–20th centuries)

Japanese

Edo period

Late 18th century

Medium/Technique Main material: shibuichi; other metals: gold, silver, shakudo and copper; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori, iroe takazogan

Dimensions Overall: 6.6 x 1.5 cm (2 5/8 x 9/16 in.)

Credit Line Charles Goddard Weld Collection

Accession Number11.5664

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAsia

ClassificationsArms and armor

Signed Shinkyosai Kobayashi Yoshimasa
深橋斎小林美政

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