Tsuka with Cherry Blossoms, Wisteria Crest and Peony Crest

late 18th-early 19th century (late Edo) L: 6 13/16 in. (17.3 cm) Citation Source image

The kashira of cherry blossom matches the other items in this set by Okamoto Tomokata. Two large metal plates are used on the tsuka in place of menuki. Both have a background of cherry blossoms and family crest. One crest is of wisteria with the character "kyû" or "hisashi" (m...

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