Tsuka with Chrysanthemums and Plum Blossoms

2nd half 19th century (Meiji) L: 3 11/16 in. (9.3 cm) Citation Source image

The gold kashira on the end of the tsuka is decorated with a large chrysanthemum and leaves. One menuki is in the shape of chrysanthemum flowers on stalks. The other menuki is in the shape of plum blossoms. This is part of a mounted set.

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79507
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William T. / Henry Walters Collection, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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en
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