Fuchi with Cherry Blossoms and Petals

Description Provenance Inscription Credit

Description The black fuchi is decorated with falling cherry blossoms and petals, along with sprinkled gold "maki-e." Cherry blossoms are the most celebrated flower of spring. This is part of a mounted set.

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

Inscriptions none

Credit Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters

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Creator

Japanese (Artist)

Period

19th century (Edo-Meiji)

Medium

shakudo, silver, gold
(Arms & Armor)

Accession Number

51.1190.2A

Measurements

H: 1 5/8 x W: 1 5/16 x D: 7/16 in. (4.1 x 3.3 x 1.1 cm)

Geographies

Japan (Place of Origin)

Location Within Museum

Not On View