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| Keywords: Japanese - Tsuba Four Lobes and Cross Shaped Pattern - Walters 5111892.jpg The four lobes of the tsuba are emphasized by the four gold sections radiating from the center An incised floral motif decorates the background If this cross pattern is intentionally reminiscent of the Christian cross the sword fittings were likely made by or for someone living in southern Japan Most Japanese Christians converted by missionaries in the 16th century lived on Kyushu and other southern areas of Japan This is part of a mounted set century 18 19 Edo-Meiji silver gold cm 7 8 7 4 0 5 accession number 51 1189 2 10209 William T / Henry Walters Collection Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by William T or Henry Walters none place of origin Japan Walters Art Museum license Tsuba in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
