Tsuba with Dragon Holding a Jewel

19th century (Edo-Meiji) H: 2 15/16 in. (7.4 cm) Citation Source image

The body of a dragon wraps around the central opening for the sword blade. At the top, the dragon holds a tide-controlling jewel. This is part of a mounted set.

Artifact

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21471
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Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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