Kozuka with Paulownia Crests and Waves

1850-1875 (late Edo-Meiji) L: 8 3/16 in. (20.8 cm) Citation Source image

Five paulownia crests are shown as if floating in waves. This crest was used by the Imperial family in ancient times and later by high ranking warriors. This is part of a mounted set.

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18417
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William T. / Henry Walters Collection, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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en
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