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Fuchi with Chrysanthemum Leaves
19th century (Edo)
silver
(Japanese Military Armor)
(Japanese Military Armor)
The chrysanthemum leaves ringing this fuchi are repeated in the matching kashira. Other pieces in the set have chrysanthemum flowers. 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.
William T. / Henry Walters Collection, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Geographies
Japan (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by William T. or 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.
51.1210.3A
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Sword (katana) Tsuba, fuchi, kashira, kozuka, kogai, saya - Chrysanthemums and maple leaves (includes 51.1210-51.1210.5)
Ca. 1661 (early Edo)