Tsuka with Fishing Buoys

19th century (?) (Edo) L: 8 1/16 in. (20.4 cm) Citation Source image

The tsuka is wrapped in baleen and two menuki with fishing bouys are attached to the sides. The kashira repeats the wave motif seen on the tsuba and fuchi. This is part of a mounted set.

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79221
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Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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