Tsuba with Tiger and Bamboo

Description Provenance Inscription Credit

Description The decorations on this tsuba were placed within two holes on either side of the central opening. On the right side is a tiger. On the left is a small stand of bamboo. Tigers are signs of strength and bamboo represents longevity.

Provenance Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

Inscriptions none

Credit Acquired by Henry Walters

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Creator

Japanese (Artist)

Period

n.d.

Medium

copper, gold
(Arms & Armor)

Accession Number

51.174

Measurements

2 13/16 x 2 11/16 x 3/16 in. (7.1 x 6.8 x 0.55 cm)

Geographies

Japan (Place of Origin)

Location Within Museum

Not On View