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Plum blossoms, the first flower to bloom in the spring, are depicted on this kozuka. The ends are decorated in gold. This is part of a mounted set.

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Document identity
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36732
label
Kozuka with Plum Blossoms
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36732
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object
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title
Kozuka with Plum Blossoms
description
Plum blossoms, the first flower to bloom in the spring, are depicted on this kozuka. The ends are decorated in gold. This is part of a mounted set.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquistion unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
18th-19th century (Edo)
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CC0
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en
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Arms & Armor
kozuka
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2
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L: 3 3/4 in. (9.6 cm)
Source extras
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Japanese
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none
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iron, gold
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6194
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JMA
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none
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1
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photo
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2
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photo
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