Fuchi with Flute and Hat

Description Provenance Inscription Credit

Description The flute and hat shown on this fuchi are used in "gagaku" court music. The flute is known as a "ryûteki" and the hat is worn by musicians. This is part of a set with Walters 51.991.

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

n.d.

Medium

shakudo, copper, gold
(Arms & Armor)

Accession Number

51.990

Measurements

1 9/16 in. (3.9 cm) (l.)

Geographies

Japan (Place of Origin)

Location Within Museum

Not On View