Fuchi with Horses and Cherry Blossoms

2nd half 19th century (Edo-Meiji)

2.3 cm 3.8 cm 1.4 cm

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On the front of the fuchi, a gold horse is pawing the ground beneath a cherry tree in full bloom. A black horse with gold patches is shown on the reverse. This illustration refers to a Chinese poem about a horse pawing fallen cherry blossoms, which restored their fragrance. Th...

Artifact

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1966
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Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquistion unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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en
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