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Kashira with Chrysanthemums, Pampas Grass, and Crescent Moon
mid 19th century (late Edo)
shibuichi, silver, gold alloys, shakudo, and copper
(Japanese Military Armor)
(Japanese Military Armor)
Chrysanthemums and pampas grass are depicted on kashira. A crescent moon is behind the grasses. The plants are emblems of autumn. This is part of a set with Walters 51.1010.
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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, Aizu (Place of Origin)
Measurements
L: 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by Henry Walters
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
51.1011
