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Kozuka with Asahina Saburô and a Gate Guardian
(Japanese Military Armor)
At the left is the 12th-century warrior Asahina Saburô, who was known for his feats of strength. He can be recognized by the dancing crane crest visible near his knee. He is shown with a temple gate guardian ("niô"). They appear to be struggling with a box that is between them.
Inscription
Provenance
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William T. / Henry Walters Collection, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Geographies
Japan, Nagano
(Place of Origin)
Japan, Tokyo (Edo) (Place of Origin)
Japan, Kofu (Place of Origin)
Measurements
L: 3 3/4 in. (9.6 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by William T. or 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.
51.887