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| Keywords: Tsuchiya Toshichika - Tsuba with Cranes and Peach Trees - Walters 51278 - Mark B.jpg A crane is shown in waves at the lower right of the tsuba Along the right and upper right is the blossoming and fruiting branch of a peach tree A large full moon in gold is in the background On the reverse another branch is depicted at the upper left A large rock fills the composition with waves crashing into it at the lower left Cranes and peaches are both symbols of longevity 1866 late Edo iron with gold silver and copper detail cm 8 3 accession number 51 278 29682 Henry Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters Date Keio ni hi-no-e tora chuto; Translation The second year of Keio 1866 year of the tiger mid-winter; Signature Toshichika place of origin Edo present-day Tokyo Japan Walters Art Museum license Tsuba in the Walters Art Museum Tsuchiya Toshichika Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
