Kashira with Cherry Blossoms Floating on Waves

mid 19th century (Edo-Meiji) L: 1 5/16 in. (3.4 cm) Citation Source image

Cherry blossoms and leaves are shown intermixed with waves. Cherry blossom season is widely celebrated in Japan, and cherry blossoms have come to be a symbol of the country. This kashira is part of a set with Walters 51.907.

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