Kozuka with a Bird in a Stream with Lotus Leaves

Description Provenance Inscription Credit

Description At the right side of the composition, a bird stands on a lotus leaf. Four other lotus leaves are shown in a stream that is indicated by stylized lines. The background has a fish egg pattern ("nanako-ji") and the kozuka is surrounded by a raised rim.

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

Inscriptions none

Credit Acquired by Henry Walters

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Creator

Japanese (Artist)

Period

18th century (?) (Edo)

Medium

shakudo, gold
(Arms & Armor)

Accession Number

51.700

Measurements

L: 3 3/4 in. (9.6 cm)

Geographies

Japan (Place of Origin)

Location Within Museum

Not On View