Tsuba Four Lobes and Cross Shaped Pattern
The four lobes of the tsuba are emphasized by the four gold sections radiating from the center. An incised floral motif decorates the background. If this cross pattern is intentionally reminiscent of the Christian cross, the sword fittings were likely made by or for someone li...
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William T. / Henry Walters Collection, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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| sourceUrl | https://purl.thewalters.org/art/51.1189.2 |
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