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Source Description
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 mounted set.
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Document identity
localId
79237
label
Tsuka with Samurai Lord
core
obj
dtoType
object
citationUrl
pageCount
3
Source metadata
id
79237
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Tsuka with Samurai Lord
description
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 mounted set.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
18th-19th century (Edo)
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Arms & Armor
tsuka
menuki
kashira
sword components
handles
imageCount
3
pageCount
3
source
import
dimensionsRaw
L: 5 7/8 in. (15 cm)
Source extras
cul
Japanese
inscriptions
none
med
gold, ray skin, shakudo
creator_ids
6194
collection_ids
JMA
exhibition_ids
none
Page inventory
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1
type
photo
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20a62e244a15360e
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no
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no
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2
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photo
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3ff96e3f5c863649
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no
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no
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3
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photo
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4b0072f8d458609a
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no
hasDescription
no