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Source Description
A figure in Chinese robes is shown sitting in the prow of a boat. This is either the god of longevity, Fukurokujû, or the founder of Zen Buddhism, Daruma. Resting on a stand in front of him is a sacred jewel, which represents wealth and wisdom. This is part of a set with Walters 51.957.
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Document identity
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864
label
Fuchi with Fukurokujû or Daruma on a Boat
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object
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3
Source metadata
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864
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object
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normalized
title
Fuchi with Fukurokujû or Daruma on a Boat
description
A figure in Chinese robes is shown sitting in the prow of a boat. This is either the god of longevity, Fukurokujû, or the founder of Zen Buddhism, Daruma. Resting on a stand in front of him is a sacred jewel, which represents wealth and wisdom. This is part of a set with Walters 51.957.
provenance
William T. / Henry Walters Collection, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
1827-1857 (late Edo)
citationUrl
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CC0
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en
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Arms & Armor
fuchi
sword components
handles
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3
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3
source
import
dimensionsRaw
1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm) (l.)
Source extras
cul
Japanese
inscriptions
[Inscription] On Fuchi: 遊故郷; [Transliteration] asobi furusato; [Translation] playing around in my home town
Echigo; [Signature] On Fuchi: 春明法眼; [Translation] Haruaki Hôgen (kao)
RelatedObjects
31537
med
shakudo, gold, copper
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4557
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JMA
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none
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1
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photo
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no
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photo
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3
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photo
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d9f0399d9f23e3b5
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no
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