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Creative Commons License
Creative Commons License
Tsuka with Orchids and Chrysanthemums
early-mid 19th century (Edo)
shibuichi, gold, ray skin, silver, shakudo, silk cord
(Japanese Military Armor)
(Japanese Military Armor)
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.
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Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquistion unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Geographies
Japan (Place of Origin)
Measurements
L: 4 11/16 in. (11.9 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by 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.
51.1243.3B