Fuchi with Taoist Immortal and Minogame

Description Provenance Inscription Credit

Description On the front of this fuchi are a Taoist immortal and a minogame turtle. Minogame are symbols of longevity. Plum blossoms are on the reverse. 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)

Medium

shakudo, gold
(Arms & Armor)

Accession Number

51.1252.3A

Measurements

H: 1 7/16 in. (3.6 cm)

Geographies

Japan (Place of Origin)

Location Within Museum

Not On View