Tsuba with Chrysanthemums

18th-19th century (Edo period)

5.9 cm 6.2 cm 0.8 cm

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Large chrysanthemums in gold are on either side of the tsuba. Chrysanthemums are autumn flowers. Chrysanthemum exhibitions are traditionally held at temples and shrines during the autumn months. This is part of a mounted set.

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