Hamano Shôzui - Fuchi with Eibsu's Fishing Basket - Walters 51998 - Ma...
The fuchi is carved to look like the rim of a fisherman's basket. A rod and fly are on the side of the basket. Because this is paired with a rice bale, it is a reference to the god of good fortune, Ebisu. The r... More
Hamano Shôzui - Fuchi with Eibsu's Fishing Basket - Walters 51998 - Si...
The fuchi is carved to look like the rim of a fisherman's basket. A rod and fly are on the side of the basket. Because this is paired with a rice bale, it is a reference to the god of good fortune, Ebisu. The r... More
Hamano Shôzui - Fuchi with Eibsu's Fishing Basket - Walters 51998 - Si...
The fuchi is carved to look like the rim of a fisherman's basket. A rod and fly are on the side of the basket. Because this is paired with a rice bale, it is a reference to the god of good fortune, Ebisu. The r... More
Hamano Shôzui - Fuchi with Flowering Plum Tree - Walters 51958 - Back
The trunk of a plum tree with a branch and flowers is shown. Plums are an auspicious motif. A rock with bamboo near it is on the reverse. This is part of a set with Walters 51.959.
Hamano Shôzui - Fuchi with Flowering Plum Tree - Walters 51958 - Mark ...
The trunk of a plum tree with a branch and flowers is shown. Plums are an auspicious motif. A rock with bamboo near it is on the reverse. This is part of a set with Walters 51.959.
Hamano Shôzui - Fuchi with Flowering Plum Tree - Walters 51958
The trunk of a plum tree with a branch and flowers is shown. Plums are an auspicious motif. A rock with bamboo near it is on the reverse. This is part of a set with Walters 51.959.
Hamano Shôzui - Kashira with Crane - Walters 51959
A crane is depicted looking towards a shallow bowl of water. Cranes are an auspicious motif and a symbol of longevity. This is part of a set with Walters 51.958.
Hamano Shôzui - Kashira with Daikoku's Rice Bale - Walters 51999 - Top
The kashira is shaped like a bale of rice. Sitting on top is a rat. The rice bale is an emblem of the god of good fortune, Daikoku. Rats often appear with Daikoku as a reminder that treasure must be guarded. Th... More
Hamano Shôzui - Kashira with the Face of a Man - Walters 511137 - Mark...
The face of a man dominated this kashira. At the lower left, his hand is raised to his cheek. He is either Boddhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism, or a Buddhist holy man ("arhat").
Hamano Shôzui - Kashira with the Face of a Man - Walters 511137
The face of a man dominated this kashira. At the lower left, his hand is raised to his cheek. He is either Boddhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism, or a Buddhist holy man ("arhat").
Hamano Shôzui - Kozuka with a Man Holding a Blow Pipe - Walters 51787 ...
The man on the front of the kozuka wears a straw hat. In his hands is a bamboo blow pipe used in bird hunting. On the reverse are two sparrows. The artist signed the kozuka on the back.
Hamano Shôzui - Kozuka with a Man Holding a Blow Pipe - Walters 51787 ...
The man on the front of the kozuka wears a straw hat. In his hands is a bamboo blow pipe used in bird hunting. On the reverse are two sparrows. The artist signed the kozuka on the back.
Hamano Shôzui - Kozuka with a Man Holding a Blow Pipe - Walters 51787
The man on the front of the kozuka wears a straw hat. In his hands is a bamboo blow pipe used in bird hunting. On the reverse are two sparrows. The artist signed the kozuka on the back.
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with a Gate Guardian at a Temple - Walters 51135...
On the front of this tsuba is one of the paired guardians ("ni-ô") who guard the main south gate at Buddhist temples in Japan. At the bottom, the top of the fence that typically surrounds the gods can be seen. ... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with a Gate Guardian at a Temple - Walters 51135...
On the front of this tsuba is one of the paired guardians ("ni-ô") who guard the main south gate at Buddhist temples in Japan. At the bottom, the top of the fence that typically surrounds the gods can be seen. ... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with a Gate Guardian at a Temple - Walters 51135
On the front of this tsuba is one of the paired guardians ("ni-ô") who guard the main south gate at Buddhist temples in Japan. At the bottom, the top of the fence that typically surrounds the gods can be seen. ... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with a Heron Perched on a Boat under a Full Moon...
An unusually designed full moon with gold gilding is depicted at the upper left of this tsuba. At the lower right, a heron stands on the prow of a boat among reeds. This boat is probably moored. On the reverse ... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with a Heron Perched on a Boat under a Full Moon...
An unusually designed full moon with gold gilding is depicted at the upper left of this tsuba. At the lower right, a heron stands on the prow of a boat among reeds. This boat is probably moored. On the reverse ... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with a Heron Perched on a Boat under a Full Moon...
An unusually designed full moon with gold gilding is depicted at the upper left of this tsuba. At the lower right, a heron stands on the prow of a boat among reeds. This boat is probably moored. On the reverse ... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with a Snake on Tree Trunk - Walters 51233 - Bac...
The body of a snake curves around the edge of this tsuba on the right. The snake is depicted wrapping its body around a rotting tree trunk. The head and tail can be seen on the front, while the middle section o... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with a Snake on Tree Trunk - Walters 51233 - Mar...
The body of a snake curves around the edge of this tsuba on the right. The snake is depicted wrapping its body around a rotting tree trunk. The head and tail can be seen on the front, while the middle section o... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with a Snake on Tree Trunk - Walters 51233 - Mar...
The body of a snake curves around the edge of this tsuba on the right. The snake is depicted wrapping its body around a rotting tree trunk. The head and tail can be seen on the front, while the middle section o... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with a Snake on Tree Trunk - Walters 51233
The body of a snake curves around the edge of this tsuba on the right. The snake is depicted wrapping its body around a rotting tree trunk. The head and tail can be seen on the front, while the middle section o... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with an Owl on a Stone Lantern - Walters 51238 -...
Across the top of this tsuba, an openwork area forms clouds, with the moon on the left. On the right, an owl sits on a stone garden lantern under a tree. Bamboo and other plants surround the owl. On the reverse... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with an Owl on a Stone Lantern - Walters 51238 -...
Across the top of this tsuba, an openwork area forms clouds, with the moon on the left. On the right, an owl sits on a stone garden lantern under a tree. Bamboo and other plants surround the owl. On the reverse... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with an Owl on a Stone Lantern - Walters 51238
Across the top of this tsuba, an openwork area forms clouds, with the moon on the left. On the right, an owl sits on a stone garden lantern under a tree. Bamboo and other plants surround the owl. On the reverse... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with Geese and Reeds - Walters 51126 - Back
The front of this tsuba shows two geese in water among reeds. One goose is at the right, while is second is hidden among reeds on the lower left. On the back, a full moon can be seen through the clouds. These a... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with Geese and Reeds - Walters 51126 - Mark
The front of this tsuba shows two geese in water among reeds. One goose is at the right, while is second is hidden among reeds on the lower left. On the back, a full moon can be seen through the clouds. These a... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with Geese and Reeds - Walters 51126
The front of this tsuba shows two geese in water among reeds. One goose is at the right, while is second is hidden among reeds on the lower left. On the back, a full moon can be seen through the clouds. These a... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with Gourd with Grasshopper - Walters 51145 - Ba...
This silver tsuba is shaped in the form of a gourd. One large gourd fills the right side and lower section. Leaves and a smaller gourd are on the top. The hole for the utility knife, on the left is in the space... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with Gourd with Grasshopper - Walters 51145 - Ma...
This silver tsuba is shaped in the form of a gourd. One large gourd fills the right side and lower section. Leaves and a smaller gourd are on the top. The hole for the utility knife, on the left is in the space... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with Gourd with Grasshopper - Walters 51145
This silver tsuba is shaped in the form of a gourd. One large gourd fills the right side and lower section. Leaves and a smaller gourd are on the top. The hole for the utility knife, on the left is in the space... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with Hotei - Walters 51270 - Back
Hotei is one of the seven gods of good fortune, with his origins in both Taoist and Buddhist beliefs. Here, he is shown opening his bag of treasures on the right side of the tsuba. In his raised right hand is a... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with Hotei - Walters 51270 - Mark A
Hotei is one of the seven gods of good fortune, with his origins in both Taoist and Buddhist beliefs. Here, he is shown opening his bag of treasures on the right side of the tsuba. In his raised right hand is a... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with Hotei - Walters 51270 - Mark B
Hotei is one of the seven gods of good fortune, with his origins in both Taoist and Buddhist beliefs. Here, he is shown opening his bag of treasures on the right side of the tsuba. In his raised right hand is a... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with Hotei - Walters 51270
Hotei is one of the seven gods of good fortune, with his origins in both Taoist and Buddhist beliefs. Here, he is shown opening his bag of treasures on the right side of the tsuba. In his raised right hand is a... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with the God Hotei with his Sack - Walters 51130...
This tsuba shows the playful Japanese folk god Hotei with his bag of treasures. Hotei is one of the seven gods of good fortune, who frequently appear in Japanese art. On the back of the tsuba, a Chinese style f... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with the God Hotei with his Sack - Walters 51130...
This tsuba shows the playful Japanese folk god Hotei with his bag of treasures. Hotei is one of the seven gods of good fortune, who frequently appear in Japanese art. On the back of the tsuba, a Chinese style f... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with the God Hotei with his Sack - Walters 51130
This tsuba shows the playful Japanese folk god Hotei with his bag of treasures. Hotei is one of the seven gods of good fortune, who frequently appear in Japanese art. On the back of the tsuba, a Chinese style f... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with the Taoist Immortal Bukan and his Tiger - W...
The Taoist immortal Bukan (Ch. Fenggan [Feng Kan) was known for riding his tiger around his monastery to shock others. Here, he is shown atop his tiger at the right side of the tsuba. Only the front of the tige... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with the Taoist Immortal Bukan and his Tiger - W...
The Taoist immortal Bukan (Ch. Fenggan [Feng Kan) was known for riding his tiger around his monastery to shock others. Here, he is shown atop his tiger at the right side of the tsuba. Only the front of the tige... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with the Taoist Immortal Bukan and his Tiger - W...
The Taoist immortal Bukan (Ch. Fenggan [Feng Kan) was known for riding his tiger around his monastery to shock others. Here, he is shown atop his tiger at the right side of the tsuba. Only the front of the tige... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with Three Samurai Attacking a Courtier - Walter...
On the right of this tsuba, a group of three samurai attack a courtier. The body of the rightmost samurai extends over the edge of the tsuba and is completed on the back. This scene is probably a reference to a... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with Three Samurai Attacking a Courtier - Walter...
On the right of this tsuba, a group of three samurai attack a courtier. The body of the rightmost samurai extends over the edge of the tsuba and is completed on the back. This scene is probably a reference to a... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with Three Samurai Attacking a Courtier - Walter...
On the right of this tsuba, a group of three samurai attack a courtier. The body of the rightmost samurai extends over the edge of the tsuba and is completed on the back. This scene is probably a reference to a... More