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Fuchi with Chinese-style Lions and Peonies
(Japanese Military Armor)
On the front of the fuchi, a Chinese-style lion ("shi-shi") peaks out from a rock. Lions in this style were derived from paintings of lions, not direct observation, so they resemble dogs more than actual lions. On the reverse is a large peony flower. 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.
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquistion unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Geographies
Japan, Sendai
(Place of Origin)
Japan, Tokyo (Edo) (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 1 9/16 x W: 1 x D: 9/16 in. (3.9 x 2.6 x 1.4 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.
51.1229.3A