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Fuchi with Scrollwork Design

Japanese (Artist)
n.d.
shakudo
(Japanese Military Armor)

This scroll work design imitates decoration on lacquer ware. The motif is carved into layers of lacquers, often revealing different colors in the various layers. This is part of a set with Walters 51.1079.

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William T. / Henry Walters Collection, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

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Japan (Place of Origin)

Measurements

1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm) (l.)

Credit Line

Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters

Location in Museum

Not on view

Accession Number

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51.1078

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