Kozuka with Pine Tree

Description The background of the kozuka is designed to look like bark on a pine tree. Branches and needles are also shown. This is part of a mounted set which also includes bamboo and plum. Together, these plants are known as the three friends of winter.

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

Inscriptions [Signature] 政晴; [Translation] Masaharu (kao)

Credit Acquired by Henry Walters