Keywords: Uchikoshi Hirochika - Kozuka of a Flintlock Pistol - Walters 51752 - Mark A.jpg On the front of the kozuka is a relief carving of a pistol made of gold silver and copper The subject matter is an interesting pairing with the traditional sword on which the kozuka would have been mounted On the reverse is a landscape scene The edge of a torii gate is visible on the right with a path extending towards the left into trees The artist's signature is also on the reverse ca 1825 late Edo shibuichi gold silver copper cm 9 6 accession number 51 752 5034 William T / Henry Walters Collection Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by William T or Henry Walters Signature Hirochika place of origin Japan Walters Art Museum license Tosogu Japanese sword fittings in the Walters Art Museum Uchikoshi Hirochika Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review |