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| Keywords: Japanese - Kozuka with Rats imitating a Daimyo Procession - Walters 51806.jpg The rats on this kozuka are dressed like samurai of the Edo period On the front one rat leads another who is carrying a ceremonial pole used to indicate the presence of a high-ranking person such as a daimyo At the right is a third rat The procession continues on the reverse with an incised scene of many rats surrounding a palanquin Daimyo processions were common between Edo and the regional capitals of Japan being in the early 17th century Daimyo warlords were required to live in Edo alternating with periods of residence in their home prefecture They moved between their two homes in large processions attended by many warriors date shibuichi copper gold silver cm 9 8 accession number 51 806 32661 Henry Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters none place of origin Japan Walters Art Museum license Kozuka in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
