Tsuka with Samurai Lord
On the kashira, a samurai lord in full armor stands beneath a pine tree. Behind him is a flag bearer. Pine trees are a symbol of longevity and often used to depict power. The menuki tied into either side of the tsuka are in the form of military batons. This is part of a mounte...
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Artifact
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79237
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object
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normalized
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provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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CC0
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language
en
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3
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import
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Terms
Culture
Japanese
Medium
gold, ray skin, shakudo
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