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| Keywords: Uchikoshi Hirochika - Tsuba with Two Cranes among Reeds - Walters 51194 - Back.jpg On the front of this tsuba are two cranes among reeds at the water's edge A third crane is on the reverse Cranes are a symbol of longevity Paired cranes often symbolize marital happiness and fidelity Both secondary holes of this tsuba have been plugged ca 1825 Edo shibuichi silver gilt gilt cm 7 6 7 06 0 4 accession number 51 194 16838 Henry Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters Signature Shiunsai/Hirochika place of origin Mito Japan Walters Art Museum license Tosogu Japanese sword fittings in the Walters Art Museum Uchikoshi Hirochika Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
