Kozuka with Fish and Shells on Bamboo

19th century (late Edo) L: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm) Citation Source image

Two fish and three shells are laid out on shoot of bamboo. The top fish is a sea bream, which celebratory associations. This may be a display of food for New Year's celebrations.

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7313
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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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