Kashira with Raijin, God of Thunder

Description Provenance Inscription Credit

Description Raijin, the god of thunder, is shown on swirling clouds made of gold and copper. He holds ritual "vajra" thunderbolts in his hands. This is part of a set with Walters 51.1018.

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

Inscriptions none

Credit Acquired by Henry Walters

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Creator

Masaharu (Japanese, active 1st half 19th century) (Artist)

Period

1st half 19th century (Edo)

Medium

shibuichi, gold, and copper
(Arms & Armor)

Accession Number

51.1019

Measurements

L: 1 5/16 in. (3.4 cm)

Geographies

Japan (Place of Origin)

Location Within Museum

Not On View