Tsuka with Floral Scroll and Diamond Crests

2nd half 19th century (late Edo-Meiji) L: 4 5/16 in. (11 cm) Citation Source image

The kashira is decorated with a floral scroll motif and diamond crests ("mon"). The metal plates framing the mekugi pins also has the floral motif and the pin ends are in the shape of the diamond crest. This crest was used by multiple warrior clans. It could have indicated the...

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