Tsuba with Maple Leaves and Cherry Blossoms

19th century (Edo-Meiji)

6.6 cm 7.3 cm 0.4 cm

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This tsuba is decorated with the most popular motifs for spring and autumn. Cherry blossoms at the upper right are a sign of spring. The flowers are made of silver. Maple leaves, which are associated with autumn, are in the lower left. One leaf is made of gold. The other is de...

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