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Kanamono in the form of Shoki in a tug-of-war with two oni, with backplate engraved with an oni making sencha tea
Asama Tenmin (Japanese)
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）
猩々天民（花押）
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.