Tsuba with Cherry Blossoms

mid 19th century (late Edo)

3 cm 4.8 cm 0.6 cm

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The edge of the tsuba is engraved with cherry blossoms. Cherry blossoms are a symbol of spring and their short blooming period is widely celebrated. This is part of a mounted set.

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