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Source Description
On the right side of the tsuba, above the hole for the kozuka, is the raised character "raku" (enjoyment). Below it is a gold branch with flowers. Incised into the background is the handle of a hoe. The head of the hoe is formed by the opening on the left for the kozuka. On the reverse of the tsuba, the large figures in the center are a stylized version of the character "takara" (treasure). This is part of a mounted set.
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Document identity
localId
12466
label
Tsuba with Chinese Characters (""Kanji"")
core
obj
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object
citationUrl
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3
Source metadata
id
12466
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Tsuba with Chinese Characters (""Kanji"")
description
On the right side of the tsuba, above the hole for the kozuka, is the raised character "raku" (enjoyment). Below it is a gold branch with flowers. Incised into the background is the handle of a hoe. The head of the hoe is formed by the opening on the left for the kozuka. On the reverse of the tsuba, the large figures in the center are a stylized version of the character "takara" (treasure). This is part of a mounted set.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
1825-1875 (Edo-Meiji)
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Arms & Armor
tsubas
sword components
imageCount
3
pageCount
3
source
import
dimensionsRaw
H: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
Source extras
cul
Japanese
inscriptions
[Signature] 寿山; [Translation] Juzan (kao)
med
iron, gold
creator_ids
3006
collection_ids
JMA
exhibition_ids
none
Page inventory
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1
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photo
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00bebce7074403a1
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no
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no
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2
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photo
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60524f534ac7031a
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no
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no
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3
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photo
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59d8ecc7fbb8ac14
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no
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no