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Source Description
At the left is the 12th-century warrior Asahina Saburô, who was known for his feats of strength. He can be recognized by the dancing crane crest visible near his knee. He is shown with a temple gate guardian ("niô"). They appear to be struggling with a box that is between them.
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Document identity
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14633
label
Kozuka with Asahina Saburô and a Gate Guardian
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Source metadata
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14633
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title
Kozuka with Asahina Saburô and a Gate Guardian
description
At the left is the 12th-century warrior Asahina Saburô, who was known for his feats of strength. He can be recognized by the dancing crane crest visible near his knee. He is shown with a temple gate guardian ("niô"). They appear to be struggling with a box that is between them.
provenance
William T. / Henry Walters Collection, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
1773-1829 (late Edo)
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CC0
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en
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Arms & Armor
kozuka
sword components
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3
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3
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import
dimensionsRaw
L: 3 3/4 in. (9.6 cm)
Source extras
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Japanese
style
Hamano School
inscriptions
[Signature] 瑞雲堂 濱野直隨; [Translation] Zuiundo Hamano Naoyuki (kao)
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shibuichi
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2794
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JMA
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none
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