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Source Description
Two fierce guardian figures ("ni-ô") are placed at the main south gate to Buddhist temples. In Japan, they are called Misshaku Rikishi and Kongo Rikishi. They are differentiated by their pose. Misshaku Rikishi appears on the kashira (Kongo Rikishi is on the matching fuchi). The menuki are in the shape of the two guardians, with Misshaku on the front and Kongo on the back. This is part of a mounted set.
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Document identity
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79652
label
Tsuka with Gate Guardians
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Source metadata
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79652
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title
Tsuka with Gate Guardians
description
Two fierce guardian figures ("ni-ô") are placed at the main south gate to Buddhist temples. In Japan, they are called Misshaku Rikishi and Kongo Rikishi. They are differentiated by their pose. Misshaku Rikishi appears on the kashira (Kongo Rikishi is on the matching fuchi). The menuki are in the shape of the two guardians, with Misshaku on the front and Kongo on the back. This is part of a mounted set.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquistion unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
early-mid 19th century (Edo)
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CC0
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en
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Arms & Armor
tsuka
sword components
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3
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3
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import
dimensionsRaw
L: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
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Japanese
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none
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wood, silver, gold and shibuichi
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6194
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JMA
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none
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