Kozuka with Three Folding Fans and a Battledore

Description Provenance Inscription Credit

Description Three open fans and a battledore are displayed on this kozuka. A crenulated band decorates the left edge. Battledores are usually associated with New Year's celebrations.

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, gold, shippo (?), cloissonne (?), champleve
(Arms & Armor)

Accession Number

51.837

Measurements

3 11/16 in. (9.3 cm) (l.)

Geographies

Japan (Place of Origin)

Location Within Museum

Not On View