Kozuka with Paulownia

Description Provenance Inscription Credit

Description Two paulownia leaves with long tendrils of flowers decorate the kozuka. Paulownia was associated with the emperor and powerful military families. 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.

Inscriptions none

Credit Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters

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Creator

Japanese (Artist)

Period

19th century (Edo-Meiji)

Medium

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

Accession Number

51.1251.4

Measurements

L: 8 1/8 in. (20.7 cm)

Geographies

Japan (Place of Origin)

Location Within Museum

Not On View