Keywords: Japanese - Kozuka with Paulownia - Walters 5112923.jpg Two types of paulownia are depicted in gold against a silver background of fish egg pattern nanako-ji The paulownia on the right is depicted in a naturalistic fashion while the one on the left is in the shape of a family crest mon Paulownia crests are associated with the Imperial family and high ranking warriors This is part of a mounted set between 1868 1912 Meiji silver gold cm 17 3 accession number 51 1292 3 79583 William T / Henry Walters Collection Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by William T or Henry Walters inscription On blade Ujifusa place of origin Japan Walters Art Museum license Kozuka in the Walters Art Museum Paulownia in art Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review |