Tsuka with Dragons in Clouds

18th century (Edo) L: 5 11/16 in. (14.5 cm) Citation Source image

Three gold dragons emerge from clouds on the tsuka. One is on the kashira and one is on either side of the handle. Other than the kashira, the tsuka is worked in a single piece of metal, without menuki or wrapping. This is part of a mounted set.

Artifact

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79606
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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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