Kozuka with Fukurokuju and a Crane

Description Provenance Credit

Description Fukuroju is the god of longevity and one of the seven gods of good fortune. He can be recognized by his tall head. He is shown here with a crane, which is another symbol of longevity. He is holding a handscroll. The stylized lines in the middle of the composition represent a stream.

Provenance Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

Credit Acquired by Henry Walters

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Creator

Japanese (Artist)

Period

19th century (?) (Edo)

Medium

gold with shakudo, silver
(Arms & Armor)

Accession Number

51.718

Measurements

3 3/4 in. (9.6 cm) (l.)

Geographies

Japan (Place of Origin)

Location Within Museum

Not On View