Fuchi with Eibsu's Fishing Basket

Description Provenance Inscription Credit

Description The fuchi is carved to look like the rim of a fisherman's basket. A rod and fly are on the side of the basket. Because this is paired with a rice bale, it is a reference to the god of good fortune, Ebisu. The rice bale is on the kashira Walters 51.999.

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

Inscriptions [Signature] 政隨; [Translation] Shôzui

Credit Acquired by Henry Walters

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Creator

Hamano Shôzui (Japanese, 1696-1769) (Artist)

Period

1696-1769 (Edo)

Medium

shibuichi with red lacquer
(Arms & Armor)

Accession Number

51.998

Measurements

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

Geographies

Japan, Tokyo (Edo) (Place of Origin)

Location Within Museum

Not On View