Tsuba with Dragon and Jewel

19th century (Edo-Meiji) H: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm) Citation Source image

The background of the tsuba is covered in a wave pattern. At the right, a gold dragon appears to be swimming through the water. On the reverse, part of the dragon's body can be seen at the left and a jewel surrounded by flames is at the top. Dragons are often depicted with jew...

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79515
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Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquistion unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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en
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