Kanamono in the form of Shoki in a tug-of-war with two oni, with backplate engraved with an oni making sencha tea

Japanese

Edo period

early to mid-19th century

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

Dimensions Overall: 5.1 x 0.8 cm (2 x 5/16 in.)

Credit Line Charles Goddard Weld Collection

Accession Number11.5674

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAsia

ClassificationsArms and armor

Signed The plate signed Shojo Tenmin, with a kao
猩々天民（花押）

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