Kanamono in the form of Momotaro with a conquered demon, with backplate

Kikugawa (Japanese)
School: Kikugawa School (Japanese)

Japanese

Edo period–Meiji era

mid to late 19th century (before 1889)

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

Dimensions Overall: 6.3 x 1.1 cm (2 1/2 x 7/16 in.)

Credit Line Charles Goddard Weld Collection

Accession Number11.5666

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAsia

ClassificationsArms and armor

Signed Kikugawa
菊川

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