Kashira with Heron and Reeds

Description Provenance Inscription Credit

Description A heron is depicted in silver about to land from flight. A reed is at the bottom of the composition. This is part of a set with Walters 51.1066.

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

Ishiguro Masayoshi II (Japanese, 19th century) (Artist)

Period

19th century (late Edo-Meiji)

Medium

shakudo, silver, gold
(Arms & Armor)

Accession Number

51.1067

Measurements

1 5/16 in. (3.4 cm) (l.)

Geographies

Japan, Tokyo (Edo) (Place of Origin)

Location Within Museum

Not On View