Tsuka with Autumn Flowers

ca. 1866 (Edo-Meiji) L: 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm) Citation Source image

The kashira is decorated with chrysanthemums and arrowroot. A metal band around the tsuka depicts fringed pink flowers. Two medallions, in place of the menuki, show chrysanthemums and butterflies. This is part of a mounted set in which all pieces are decorated with autumn flow...

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79592
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Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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