Tsuba with Bamboo

Description Provenance Credit

Description A branch of bamboo extends along the right side of the tsuba. The leaves are made of gold, copper, and shakudo. This is part of a mounted set.

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

Credit Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters

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Creator

Japanese (Artist)

Period

19th century (?) (Edo)

Medium

sentoku, gold, copper, shakudo
(Arms & Armor)

Accession Number

51.1186.2

Measurements

H: 2 in. (5.1 cm)

Geographies

Japan (Place of Origin)

Location Within Museum

Not On View