Tsuka with Wasps and Chrysanthemums

18th century (?) (Edo) L: 5 3/16 in. (13.2 cm) Citation Source image

The menuki have a design of a wasp framed by chrysanthemum flowers and leaves. The kashira has an abstracted floral motif in gold inlay. 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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