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Source Description
The background of the kozuka is designed to look like bark on a pine tree. Branches and needles are also shown. This is part of a mounted set which also includes bamboo and plum. Together, these plants are known as the three friends of winter.
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Document identity
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79334
label
Kozuka with Pine Tree
core
obj
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object
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Source metadata
id
79334
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Kozuka with Pine Tree
description
The background of the kozuka is designed to look like bark on a pine tree. Branches and needles are also shown. This is part of a mounted set which also includes bamboo and plum. Together, these plants are known as the three friends of winter.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
2nd half 19th century (late Edo-Meiji)
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Arms & Armor
kozuka
sword components
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3
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3
source
import
dimensionsRaw
L: 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm)
Source extras
cul
Japanese
inscriptions
[Signature] 政晴; [Translation] Masaharu (kao)
med
gold, steal
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6104
collection_ids
JMA
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none
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1
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photo
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1626facea6974742
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photo
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3
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photo
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10677bdbef62d54e
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