Morichika - Tsuba with Cherry Blossoms Afloat - Walters 51288
Summary
Cherry blossoms are a symbol of spring and often used as a symbol of Japan itself. Along the lower left edge of this tsuba, two blossoms float on a stream. At the top, a distant mountain can be seen. Two swallows in flight on shown on the reverse.
Date
1850
Source
Walters Art Museum
Copyright info
public domain