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Source Description
Fukuroju is the god of longevity and one of the seven gods of good fortune. He can be recognized by his tall head. He is shown here with a crane, which is another symbol of longevity. He is holding a handscroll. The stylized lines in the middle of the composition represent a stream.
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Document identity
localId
26297
label
Kozuka with Fukurokuju and a Crane
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obj
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object
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2
Source metadata
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26297
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object
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normalized
title
Kozuka with Fukurokuju and a Crane
description
Fukuroju is the god of longevity and one of the seven gods of good fortune. He can be recognized by his tall head. He is shown here with a crane, which is another symbol of longevity. He is holding a handscroll. The stylized lines in the middle of the composition represent a stream.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
19th century (?) (Edo)
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CC0
language
en
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Arms & Armor
kozuka
sword components
handles
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2
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2
source
import
dimensionsRaw
3 3/4 in. (9.6 cm) (l.)
Source extras
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Japanese
med
gold with shakudo, silver
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6194
collection_ids
JMA
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none
Page inventory
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1
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photo
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e18d5974667d94ef
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no
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2
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photo
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28baa82e99b4acd6
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