Tsuba with Cranes Flying over Waves
Seven cranes executed in two types of gold alloy fly over waves on the face of this tsuba. On the reverse, four more cranes join them in flight. Incised clouds surround the central opening. Cranes are traditional symbols of longevity and good fortune. The dense design of this...
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10885
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object
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normalized
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Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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en
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3
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| sourceUrl | https://purl.thewalters.org/art/51.92 |
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Japanese
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