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Tsuba with Cherry Blossoms
mid 19th century (late Edo)
shibuichi
(Japanese Military Armor)
(Japanese Military Armor)
The edge of the tsuba is engraved with cherry blossoms. Cherry blossoms are a symbol of spring and their short blooming period is widely celebrated. This is part of a mounted set.
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Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Geographies
Japan (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 1 7/8 x W: 1 3/16 x D: 1/4 in. (4.8 x 3 x 0.6 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by Henry Walters
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
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In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
51.1295.2
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