Tsuba with Phoenix and Paulownia

19th century (late Edo) H: 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm) Citation Source image

Along the top edge of tsuba is a mythical hô-ô bird, which is similar to the phoenix. Below it along the bottom edge are paulownia flowers and leaves. Hô-ô and paulownia are both auspicious. This is part of a mounted set.

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25365
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Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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