Tsuba with the Chinese Poet Tôba (Ch. Su Shi [Su Shih]) in Exile

1667-1736 (Edo) 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm) Citation Source image

The official and poet Tôba (Ch. Su Shi [Su Shih], 1036-1101) served the Chinese emperors Shenzong and Zhezong. He was exiled by both emperors because of his enemies at court. Here, he is shown riding a mule during his banishment.

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