Kozuka with Paulownia Motif

late 19th century (Meiji) L: 7 15/16 in. (20.1 cm) Citation Source image

Several paulownia leaves and flowers decorate this kozuka. Paulownia was used as a crest ("mon") by the Imperial family and other powerful families. Today, it is used by the Japanese government. This is part of a mounted set.

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