Tsuka with Orchids and Chrysanthemums

Description Provenance Inscription Credit

Description The kashira is decorated with orchids growing near rocks. Each menuki is in the shape of two chrysanthemums with leaves. One flower is shown in profile and one is shown facing forward. This is part of a mounted set.

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

Inscriptions none

Credit Acquired by Henry Walters

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Creator

Japanese (Artist)

Period

early-mid 19th century (Edo)

Medium

shibuichi, gold, ray skin, silver, shakudo, silk cord
(Arms & Armor)

Accession Number

51.1243.3B

Measurements

L: 4 11/16 in. (11.9 cm)

Geographies

Japan (Place of Origin)

Location Within Museum

Not On View