Japanese - Crab Box - Walters 541726 - Group
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Crab Box,' 19th century. high copper bronze, gold, and silver. Walters Art Museum (54.1726): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.
Japanese - Peasant Girl - Walters 252 - Installation
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Peasant Girl,' ca. 1915. wood. Walters Art Museum (25.2): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1915.
Masatami - Man Fooled by a Fox-Witch Disguised as a Court Lady - Walte...
Masatami (Japanese, mid 19th century). 'Man Fooled by a Fox-Witch Disguised as a Court Lady,' ca. 1848-1853. sperm whale tooth. Walters Art Museum (71.927): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Japanese - Covered Box Showing an Octopus and Monkey at Tug-of-War - W...
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Morizumo Yugyo - The Mongol Invasion - Walters 8225
The Mongols invaded Japan twice, in 1274 and 1281, and twice they were repulsed with the help of a sudden typhoon (a kamikaze or "divine wind"). Kawasaki Jimbei II began to produced large-scale silk tapestries... More
Yamaguchi Okatomo - Netsuke in the Form of a Rat - Walters 71936 - Rig...
The rat is portrayed with one rear leg raised to his ear and holding a "daikon," or Japanese radish, in his front paws. It has been realistically carved and tinted with considerable attention lavished on its fi... More
Ishikawa Komei - Vase with the Warrior Yoshitsune - Walters 711080
This vase was formed from a segment of a large elephant tusk, carved in very high relief and set into a base of bronze and silver. The scene is from the life of Minamoto Yoshitsune (1159-1189), who is depicted... More
Japanese - Hair Ornament (kanzashi) with Ear Pick - Walters 572159
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Hair Ornament (kanzashi) with Ear Pick,' 19th century. silver, gold, gilt on copper. Walters Art Museum (57.2159): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Japanese - Oviform Bottle with a Long Neck - Walters 541311 - Group
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Oviform Bottle with a Long Neck,' 19th century. copper alloy with a dull "eel-skin" brown patina. Walters Art Museum (54.1311): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.
Miyasaka Hakuryu II - Tigress with Two Cubs - Walters 71909
Attributed to Miyasaka Hakuryu II (Japanese, active mid 19th century). 'Tigress with Two Cubs,' mid 19th century. ivory with shell inlay. Walters Art Museum (71.909): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Momose Shigesato - Vase - Walters 541617
Depicted here on the right are a woman and her husband, who happens to be a dog: the woman's father the Lord of Satomi had vowed to present her to whoever brought him the head of his enemy, and it was brought b... More
Hidemasa I - Netsuke in the Shape of an Awabi Shell - Walters 711003
A carved ivory netsuke in the shape of an awabi shell with a piece of annularia on the outside. Some perforations on the outside edge.
Japanese - Ashinaga (Long Legs) - Walters 71848
A carved antler sashi netsuke of Ashinaga carrying an octopus and a fish.
Japanese - Box with Divine Tortoises - Walters 53104 - Top
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Japanese - Tobacco Pouch with "Shishi" Lions - Walters 83459
Netsuke by Gyokuunsai. Public domain image of Japan during the Edo period, Japanese history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ohara Mitsuhiro - Netsuke in the Form of a Puppy - Walters 71911 - Thr...
The dog represented the 11th year in the Chinese and Japanese 12-year cycle and was popularly regarded as a dispeller of evil. It was frequently portrayed as a puppy. Ohara Mitsuhiro, one of the most versatile ... More
Isshu - Covered Box with Tiger Lily and Insects - Walters 52165
Isshu (Japanese). 'Covered Box with Tiger Lily and Insects,' 19th century. iron, copper, brass, gold, and shibuichi. Walters Art Museum (52.165): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.
Japanese - Pipe Case in the Shape of a Musical Instrument (sho) - Walt...
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Pipe Case in the Shape of a Musical Instrument (sho),' 19th century. bamboo, antler, gilt on copper, gold-copper (shakudo). Walters Art Museum (61.225): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Japanese - Pipe with Textile Patterns - Walters 571262 - Group
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Pipe with Textile Patterns,' 19th century. silver, gold. Walters Art Museum (57.1262): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Yamada Chözaburö - Wind God - Walters 52158 - Back
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Japanese - Incense Burner with Lotus Pond Design - Walters 52164 - Gro...
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Incense Burner with Lotus Pond Design,' 19th century. iron, copper, and gold. Walters Art Museum (52.164): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Japanese - Lion with Ball - Walters 711034
A "sukashibori" carved walrus tusk "ryusa manju netsuke" with a "shishi" lion and peonies on the obverse and two dragons with a pearl.
Kaigyokusai Masatsugu - Reclining Ox - Walters 71961
Kaigyokusai Masatsugu (Japanese, 1813-1892). 'Reclining Ox,' 19th century. ivory. Walters Art Museum (71.961): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Yokoyama Yazaemon Takayoshi II - Vase Depicting a Multitude of Chrysan...
Yokoyama Yazaemon Takayoshi II (Japanese, 1845-ca. 1889). 'Vase Depicting a Multitude of Chrysanthemums,' 1845-1914. sentoku, brass. Walters Art Museum (54.1639): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.
Japanese - Hexagonal Box with Tiger Lily and a Bee - Walters 571212
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Hexagonal Box with Tiger Lily and a Bee,' 19th century. gold, silver, gold alloy, and shakudo. Walters Art Museum (57.1212): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.
Murata Seimin - Conical Flower Container - Walters 541610 - Pieces A B...
The base is in the form of plovers playing in the waves.
Murata Seimin - Conical Flower Container - Walters 541610 - Profile
The base is in the form of plovers playing in the waves.
Asahi Meido - Courtesan with Brush and Scroll - Walters 71707
Asahi Meido (Japanese, active ca. 1900). 'Courtesan with Brush and Scroll,' 1900. ivory. Walters Art Museum (71.707): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1900.
Hogyoku - Box with Orchids and Bamboo - Walters 711081 - View A
Hogyoku (Japanese, 19th century). 'Box with Orchids and Bamboo,' 19th century. ivory. Walters Art Museum (71.1081): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Nobushin - The Robber Hakamadare Stalks Fujiwara Yasumasa - Walters 71...
Nobushin (Japanese). 'The Robber Hakamadare Stalks Fujiwara Yasumasa,' mid 19th century. ivory. Walters Art Museum (71.730): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Fukumoto Homin - White Lily - Walters 71805
An undercut ivory netsuke of a lily, with amberlike stamens applied.
Kumeno Teitaro - Spherical Jar with Flowers in a Basket - Walters 4469...
A covered jar in the shape of a globe on a pedestal. The decoration evokes a three-dimensional illusion of a net bag, tied with tassels at the top, swelling and overflowing with of a variety of flowers from di... More
Murata Seimin - Brush Rest in the Shape of a Praying Mantis - Walters ...
Murata Seimin (Japanese, 1761-1837). 'Brush Rest in the Shape of a Praying Mantis,' ca. 1800. bronze. Walters Art Museum (54.1323): Acquired by William T. Walters.
Shinyosai Nobuyuki - Woman Gathering Herbs - Walters 71706
Shinyosai Nobuyuki (Japanese, active 1850-1899). 'Woman Gathering Herbs,' late 19th century. ivory. Walters Art Museum (71.706): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Japanese - Hair Ornament - Walters 571341 - View B
Perhaps designed to decorate the complex hairstyle of a geisha, this dangling piece would lend a sparkling bit of movement to the rigid hairstyle of a young woman as she danced or sang traditional folksongs. Ge... More
Morizumo Yugyo - The Mongol Invasion - Walters 8225 - Top
The Mongols invaded Japan twice, in 1274 and 1281, and twice they were repulsed with the help of a sudden typhoon (a kamikaze or "divine wind"). Kawasaki Jimbei II began to produced large-scale silk tapestries... More
Nagoshi Masataka - Cock on Mounted Drum Symbolizing Peace - Walters 57...
Nagoshi Masataka (Japanese). 'Cock on Mounted Drum Symbolizing Peace,' 1778-1851. silver and gold. Walters Art Museum (57.1159): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.
Shiokawa Bunrin - Fireflies Among Reeds - Walters 3577
Fireflies illuminate the surrounding reeds and flowing stream below. Bunrin's rendering of a humid atmosphere captures the serenity of a summer evening.
Shuosai - Yase-Onna ("Grieving Woman") Mask for a Ghost Role in a No P...
Shuosai (Japanese, early-mid 19th century). 'Yase-Onna ("Grieving Woman") Mask for a Ghost Role in a No Play,' early-mid 19th century. wood. Walters Art Museum (61.251): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Chikuyosai Tomochika I - Chinese Boys on Hobby Horses - Walters 71918
Chikuyosai Tomochika I (Japanese, 1799-1873). 'Chinese Boys on Hobby Horses,' early-mid 19th century. ivory. Walters Art Museum (71.918): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Japanese - Duck - Walters 711051 - Three Quarter
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Duck,' 18th-19th century. sperm whale tooth. Walters Art Museum (71.1051): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Japanese - Pipe with Formal Plant Designs - Walters 53122
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Pipe with Formal Plant Designs,' 19th century. bamboo, brass, silver... Walters Art Museum (53.122): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Moriya Jihei (Kinshindo) - The Battle at Uji Bridge - Walters 95185
Yorimasa, seated within a fabric enclosure (at right), commands the Genji forces as they try to stop the Heike at the Uji Bridge (1180). Aiding the Genji are warrior-monks, identified by the white hoods over th... More
Yamada Chözaburö - Wind God - Walters 52158 - Detail F
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Ikkosai - Pipe Case with a Rat Crawling Through Holes - Walters 71784 ...
Ikkosai (Japanese, active mid 19th century). 'Pipe Case with a Rat Crawling Through Holes,' 19th century. antler, ink. Walters Art Museum (71.784): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Japanese - Articulated Praying Mantis - Walters 541352 - Profile
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Articulated Praying Mantis,' 19th century. copper alloy, silver, and high-copper bronze. Walters Art Museum (54.1352): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.
Japanese - Covered Box Showing an Octopus and Monkey at Tug-of-War - W...
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Japanese - Incense Burner Decorated with Chinese Mythological Animals ...
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Incense Burner Decorated with Chinese Mythological Animals,' late 19th century. silver, gold, and enamels. Walters Art Museum (57.1178): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.
Kamejo - Quail Incense Burner - Walters 541366 - Group
Kamejo (Japanese, died 1772). 'Quail Incense Burner,' 1700-1772. bronze. Walters Art Museum (54.1366): Acquired by William T. Walters.
Shimamura Shunmei - Seated Buddha Saka - Walters 71745 - View A
Shimamura Shunmei (Japanese, 1853-1896). 'Seated Bodhisattva Monju with Sword,' 1853-1896. ivory, gold, and silver with wooden bases. Walters Art Museum (71.694): Acquired by William T. Walters.
Gotô Shinjô - Box with a Courtier's Hat - Walters 53116
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Gotô Shinjô - Water Dropper with Rabbit in Landscape with Distant Moun...
Got� Mitsuyoshi (Japanese, 1780-1848). 'Water Dropper with Rabbit in Landscape with Distant Mountains,' 1780-1848. copper alloy, silver, and gilding. Walters Art Museum (54.1423): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.
Japanese - Covered Box in the Shape of Sixteen Arhats in a Begging Bow...
Public domain image of a decorated bowl, tableware, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Japanese - Portable Sake Container - Walters 683
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Portable Sake Container,' 19th century. gourd with ivory, a tasselled rope, and an antler tube. Walters Art Museum (68.3): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Toshun - Album of Birds and Flowers - Walters 35173 - Back
Toshun (Japanese, -1723; died 1723). 'Birds and flowers,' 1747-1797. ink and colors on silk. Walters Art Museum (35.173): found in rare book room.
Izumiya Tomotada - Netsuke in the Form of a Dog - Walters 711020 - Thr...
Although Chinese folklore disparaged dogs, in Japan they came to be regarded positively as dispellers of evil and portenders of easy childbirth. They symbolize the eleventh year in the Chinese and Japanese 12-y... More
Japanese - Transom from a Temple Depicting Scholars in a Bamboo Grove ...
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Transom from a Temple Depicting Scholars in a Bamboo Grove,' 17th century. gilded and polychromed wood. Walters Art Museum (64.172): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1906.
Minkoku II - The Blind Men and the Elephant - Walters 61240
Minkoku II (Japanese, active ca. early 19th century). 'The Blind Men and the Elephant,' early 19th century. wood. Walters Art Museum (61.240): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Natsume - Elephant Tusk Vase - Walters 711092
This vase has been carved to depict a family of monkeys, and wasps.
Unno Moritoshi - Covered Box with Monkey Posing as a Collector - Walte...
Unno Moritoshi (Japanese, 1834-1896). 'Covered Box with Monkey Posing as a Collector,' 1834-1896. copper, gold, silver, and shakudo. Walters Art Museum (53.93): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Japanese - Crab Box - Walters 541725 - Group
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Crab Box,' 19th century. white bronze, silver, and gold. Walters Art Museum (54.1725): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.
Japanese - Hair Ornament - Walters 571341 - View A
Perhaps designed to decorate the complex hairstyle of a geisha, this dangling piece would lend a sparkling bit of movement to the rigid hairstyle of a young woman as she danced or sang traditional folksongs. Ge... More
Kobayashi Sojiro - Waga kantai daishori - Kaiyoto oki ni tekikan o uch...
日本語: 年昌筆「我艦隊大勝利 海洋嶋沖ニ敵艦ヲ撃沈ム」、大判三枚続錦絵、小森宗次郎版、明治27年10月印刷 English: The First Sino-Japanese War (August 1, 1894 – April 17, 1895) was fought between China and Japan over control of Korea. The Battle of the Yellow S... More
Shimamura Shunmei - Seated Buddha Shaka - Walters 71745 - View A
Shimamura Shunmei (Japanese, 1853-1896). 'Seated Buddha Shaka,' 1853-1896. ivory and gold with wooden base. Walters Art Museum (71.745): Acquired by William T. Walters.
Yamada Chözaburö - Wind God - Walters 52158 - Detail E
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Gotô Shinjô - Box in the Shape of a Teahouse - Walters 5398
Got� Mitsuyoshi (Japanese, 1780-1848). 'Box in the Shape of a Teahouse,' 1780-1848. copper, gold, silver, and gold alloy. Walters Art Museum (53.98): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Hidemitsu - Crab - Walters 541365
This crab is so life-like that one would think it was cast from life; however, evidence of tool marks made in the original model raise the possibility that this is essentially an artistic interpretation. Howeve... More
Japanese - Hair Ornament (kanzashi) with Ear Pick - Walters 572157
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Hair Ornament (kanzashi) with Ear Pick,' 19th century. silver, gold, gilt on copper. Walters Art Museum (57.2157): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Japanese - Temple Door with Peacocks - Walters 64176
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Temple Door with Peacocks,' 17th century. gilded and polychromed wood with brocade lining. Walters Art Museum (64.176): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1906.
Murata Seimin - Ewer - Walters 53119
Murata Seimin (Japanese, 1761-1837). 'Ewer,' 1766-1837. copper and copper alloy with an red artificial patina. Walters Art Museum (53.119): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.
Ikkosai Ogawa Somin - Farmers at Waterwheel - Walters 711068
Ikkosai Ogawa Somin (Japanese, active 19th century). 'Farmers at Waterwheel,' late 19th century. ivory and wood. Walters Art Museum (71.1068): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.
Japanese - Box in the Shape of Two Inksticks Crossed on an Inkstone - ...
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Box in the Shape of Two Inksticks Crossed on an Inkstone,' 19th century. gold, gold alloy, and copper alloys. Walters Art Museum (57.1220): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Japanese - Covered Box with Autumn Flora under a Full Moon - Walters 5...
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Covered Box with Autumn Flora under a Full Moon,' 19th century. copper, gold, silver, and gilding. Walters Art Museum (53.90): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Japanese - Divine Minogame Symbolizing Longevity - Walters 541355 - Gr...
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Divine Minogame Symbolizing Longevity,' 19th century. bronze. Walters Art Museum (54.1355): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.
Japanese - Hair Ornament - Walters 571342
Perhaps designed to decorate the complex hairstyle of a geisha, this dangling piece would lend a sparkling bit of movement to the rigid hairstyle of a young woman as she danced or sang traditional folksongs. Ge... More
Maizono Gen-ö - Cloisonné Goblet - Walters 44531 - Profile
Maizono Gen-� (Japanese). 'Cloisonn� Goblet,' ca. 1876. cloisonn� enamels, gold, and silver. Walters Art Museum (44.531): Acquired by William T. Walters, 1876.
Miyasaka Hakuryu II - Tigress with Two Cubs - Walters 71909 (uncropped...
Attributed to Miyasaka Hakuryu II (Japanese, active mid 19th century). 'Tigress with Two Cubs,' mid 19th century. ivory with shell inlay. Walters Art Museum (71.909): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Omin - Pipe Case with the Blind Leading the Blind - Walters 71777 - Gr...
Omin (Japanese, 19th century). 'Pipe Case with the Blind Leading the Blind,' 19th century. ivory, ink. Walters Art Museum (71.777): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Arakawa Kazuyoshi - Dragon Supporting a Crystal Ball - Walters 571188
Arakawa Kazuyoshi (Japanese). 'Dragon Supporting a Crystal Ball,' 1868-1910. silver, gold, and crystal. Walters Art Museum (57.1188): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.
Hagiya Katsuhiro - Large Box with Hinged Cover - Walters 53101
Hagiya Katsuhira (Japanese, 1804-1886). 'Large Box with Hinged Cover,' 1827-1886. copper, silver alloy, copper alloy, brass, and gold. Walters Art Museum (53.101): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.
Hidemitsu - Crab - Walters 541364
This crab is so life-like that one would think it was cast from life; however, evidence of tool marks made in the original model raise the possibility that this is essentially an artistic interpretation. Howeve... More
Ikkosai Toun - Sambaso Dancer - Walters 71979
Ikkosai Toun (Japanese, early-mid 19th century). 'Sambaso Dancer,' ca. 1830-40. ivory. Walters Art Museum (71.979): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Japanese - Child Frightened by a Man with a No Mask - Walters 61242
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Child Frightened by a Man with a No Mask,' 18th-19th century. wood, ivory. Walters Art Museum (61.242): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Miyata Nobukiyo - Dragon Teapot - Walters 571162 - Profile
Miyata Nobukiyo (Japanese, 1817-1884). 'Dragon Teapot,' ca. 1876. silver with traces of gold accents. Walters Art Museum (57.1162): Acquired by William T. Walters, 1876.
Toshun - Album of Birds and Flowers - Walters 35173
Toshun (Japanese, -1723; died 1723). 'Birds and flowers,' 1747-1797. ink and colors on silk. Walters Art Museum (35.173): found in rare book room.
Gotô Shinjô - Box with a Courtier's Hat - Walters 53116 - Top
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Japanese - Covered Box in the Shape of Sixteen Arhats in a Begging Bow...
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Japanese - Pipe Case with Daruma - Walters 67567 - Group
Daruma crossing the Yangtze River on a reed on his way to North China to meditate for nine years. He was the semi-legendary monk who brought Zen Buddhism from India in the 6th century to China. He is considered... More
Japanese - Temple Door with Peacocks - Walters 64177
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Temple Door with Peacocks,' 17th century. gilded and polychromed wood with brocade lining. Walters Art Museum (64.177): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1906.
Jugyoku - Crab - Walters 71851 - Top
Jugyoku (Japanese, 19th century). 'Crab (kani),' 19th century. hornbill ivory. Walters Art Museum (71.851): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Shimamura Shunmei - Seated Bodhisattva Fugen with Book - Walters 71693...
Shimamura Shunmei (Japanese, 1853-1896). 'Seated Bodhisattva Fugen with Book,' 1853-1896. ivory and gold with wooden bases. Walters Art Museum (71.693): Acquired by William T. Walters.
Tadatoshi - Kiyohime Dancing Around the Temple Bell with Anchin - Walt...
Tadatoshi (Japanese, active 1781-1800). 'Kiyohime Dancing Around the Temple Bell with Anchin,' late 18th century. wood. Walters Art Museum (61.236): Acquired by Henry Walters.
