Tsuba with Three Samurai Attacking a Courtier
Hamano Shôzui (Japanese, 1696-1769) (Artist)
1696-1769 (mid Edo)
sentoku, shibuichi, gold, shakudo, copper
(Japanese Military Armor)

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 an episode from a story.
Inscription

[Signature] 政隨; [Translation] Shôzui
Provenance

William T. / Henry Walters Collection, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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Geographies

Japan, Tokyo (Edo) (Place of Origin)
Measurements

2 13/16 in. (7.2 cm)
Credit Line

Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters
Location in Museum

Not on view
Accession Number

51.287

source: https://art.thewalters.org/detail/18181/tsuba-with-three-samurai-attacking-a-courtier/