Keywords: Japanese - Tsuba with Chrysanthemum Blossoms - Walters 51255.jpg This small tsuba was intended for use on a dagger Chrysanthemum blossoms surround the central opening with a small area cut out on the right for a hair pick or utility knife Chrysanthemums are a seasonal reference for autumn date shibuichi cm 4 95 3 0 39 accession number 51 255 24507 Henry Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by 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 |