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| Keywords: Tamagawa Masaharu - Tsuba with Stone Lanterns - Walters 51179 - Back.jpg This tsuba is made in the shape of three stone lanterns The large central lantern contains the opening for the sword In the smaller lantern on the left is the opening for the utility knife The surface is covered in a subtle stippling pattern Lanterns in this style are often found in Japanese gardens or on the grounds of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines At religious institutions the lanterns have usually been donated by a patron and are inscribed with his or her name 1744 Edo silver shakudo max cm 6 8 5 accession number 51 179 5058 Henry Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters Signature Genshosai Masaharu place of origin Edo present-day Tokyo Japan Walters Art Museum license Tsuba in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Tamagawa Masaharu | ||||
