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One side of the fuchi is decorated with a Chinese style lion ("karashishi"). Peony blossoms are on the other side. Peonies are associated with China. This is part of a mounted set.

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Document identity
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11322
label
Fuchi with Chinese-style Lions and Peony
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object
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Source metadata
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11322
contentType
object
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normalized
title
Fuchi with Chinese-style Lions and Peony
description
One side of the fuchi is decorated with a Chinese style lion ("karashishi"). Peony blossoms are on the other side. Peonies are associated with China. This is part of a mounted set.
provenance
William T. / Henry Walters Collection, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
18th-19th century (Edo)
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
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Arms & Armor
fuchi
sword components
handles
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3
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3
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import
dimensionsRaw
H: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Source extras
cul
Japanese
style
Goto School
inscriptions
[Signature] 清乗; [Translation] Seijo
med
shakudo, gold
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2420
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JMA
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none
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photo
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photo
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photo
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