Creative Commons License
Creative Commons License
Creative Commons License
Kozuka with Pine Tree
2nd half 19th century (late Edo-Meiji)
gold, steal
(Japanese Military Armor)
(Japanese Military Armor)
The background of the kozuka is designed to look like bark on a pine tree. Branches and needles are also shown. This is part of a mounted set which also includes bamboo and plum. Together, these plants are known as the three friends of winter.
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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. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Geographies
Japan, Tokyo (Place of Origin)
Measurements
L: 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by Henry Walters
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
51.1277.3
