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Source Description
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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Document identity
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11164
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Tsuba with the Chinese Poet Tôba (Ch. Su Shi [Su Shih]) in Exile
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title
Tsuba with the Chinese Poet Tôba (Ch. Su Shi [Su Shih]) in Exile
description
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.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
1667-1736 (Edo)
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CC0
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en
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Arms & Armor
tsubas
sword components
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4
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import
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2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm)
Source extras
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Japanese
style
Nara School
inscriptions
[Signature] 利永; [Translation] Toshinaga.
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iron with gold and copper alloy
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4108
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none
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