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Keywords: Japanese - Tsuba with a Gourd on a Vine - Walters 51273.jpg In this openwork design a gourd forms the right edge of the tsuba The curve of the gourd creates space for the hair pick or utility knife opening on the right of the central opening Vines and leaves occupy the upper and right sides of the tsuba Gourds were a symbol of longevity and associated with autumn date sentoku with details in shakudo and gold cm 6 94 6 54 0 43 accession number 51 273 2415 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
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