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Fuchi with Paulownia Motif
late 19th century (Meiji)
iron, gold, silver
(Japanese Military Armor)
(Japanese Military Armor)
Paulownia leaves at the center are surrounded by paulownia flowers. Paulownia was part of the Imperial family's crest and also used by powerful military leaders. This is part of a mounted set.
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Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Geographies
Japan (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 1 9/16 x W: 7/8 x D: 1/2 in. (3.9 x 2.2 x 1.2 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by Henry Walters
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
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In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
51.1156.3A
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