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Source Description
In the central cartouche of the kozuka, a dragon is depicted surrounded by waves. In the middle of the waves is a jewel. Dragons are often depicted with jewels, which are taken from Buddhist belief and also related to the two tide ruling jewels controlled by the Dragon King of the sea. On either side of the cartouche, the kozuka is divided into a further three segments. The bottom end is rounded with gold detailing.
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Document identity
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5024
label
Kozuka with a Dragon Holding a Jewel
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object
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2
Source metadata
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5024
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object
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normalized
title
Kozuka with a Dragon Holding a Jewel
description
In the central cartouche of the kozuka, a dragon is depicted surrounded by waves. In the middle of the waves is a jewel. Dragons are often depicted with jewels, which are taken from Buddhist belief and also related to the two tide ruling jewels controlled by the Dragon King of the sea. On either side of the cartouche, the kozuka is divided into a further three segments. The bottom end is rounded with gold detailing.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
n.d.
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CC0
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en
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Arms & Armor
kozuka
sword components
handles
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2
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2
source
import
dimensionsRaw
L: 3 3/4 in. (9.6 cm)
Source extras
cul
Japanese
inscriptions
[Number] In pencil: 276
med
shakudo, gold, copper
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6194
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JMA
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none
Page inventory
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1
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photo
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f6a8ad9c27bdbcea
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no
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no
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2
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photo
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1f4c7c3fab2faf42
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no