Fuchi with Chrysanthemums and Dragonflies
(Japanese Military Armor)
Incised chrysanthemums are highlighted with gold and copper details. Two dragonflies are shown flying over them. Both chrysanthemums and dragonflies are symbols of autumn. This is part of a mounted set.
Inscription
Provenance
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, Osaka
(Place of Origin)
Japan, Kyoto (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 1 1/2 x W: 7/8 x D: 3/8 in. (3.8 x 2.2 x 1 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.
51.1273.3A