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Kanamono in the form of a dragon and jewel, with backplate engraved with waves
Japanese
Edo period–Meiji era
mid to late 19th century
Medium/Technique
Main material: gilt metal; other metals: shakudo and hardstone; silvered shibuichi backplate; decorative technique: uchidashi, takabori, zogan
Dimensions
Overall: 8.2 x 1.2 cm (3 1/4 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number21.691
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CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsArms and armor
Signed
Kikugawa
菊川
菊川