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Source Description
This tsuba is made in the shape of three stone lanterns. The large, central lantern contains the opening for the sword. In the smaller lantern on the left is the opening for the utility knife. The surface is covered in a subtle stippling pattern. Lanterns in this style are often found in Japanese gardens or on the grounds of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. At religious institutions, the lanterns have usually been donated by a patron and are inscribed with his or her name.
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Document identity
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5058
label
Tsuba with Stone Lanterns
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Source metadata
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5058
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title
Tsuba with Stone Lanterns
description
This tsuba is made in the shape of three stone lanterns. The large, central lantern contains the opening for the sword. In the smaller lantern on the left is the opening for the utility knife. The surface is covered in a subtle stippling pattern. Lanterns in this style are often found in Japanese gardens or on the grounds of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. At religious institutions, the lanterns have usually been donated by a patron and are inscribed with his or her name.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
1744 (Edo period)
citationUrl
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CC0
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en
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Arms & Armor
tsubas
sword components
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3
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3
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import
dimensions
units
cm
width
6.8
height
5
dimensionsRaw
H: 2 11/16 x W: 2 in. (6.8 x 5 cm)
Source extras
cul
Japanese
style
Nara School
inscriptions
[Signature] 玄松斎 政春; [Translation] Genshosai Masaharu
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silver and gold-copper alloy
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7030
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JMA
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none
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photo
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