Tsuba with Fly and Spiders

1st half 18th century (mid Edo) 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm) Citation Source image

The decoration on this tsuba is confined to the raised rim. At the upper left edge sits a fly. One spider is below it. Another spider is along the upper right edge as though approaching the fly. There is also a cherry blossom on the lower edge. This tsuba is one of a pair with...

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3238
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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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