Fuchi with Cherry Tree in Bloom

2nd half 19th century (late Edo-Meiji) H: 1 9/16 in. (4 cm) Citation Source image

The fuchi is decorated with the trunk and branches of a cherry tree in full bloom. The tree is made of black shakudo, with the blossoms in gold and silver. Cherry blossoms are a celebrated symbol of spring. This is part of a mounted set.

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29005
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Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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