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Tsuka with Dragons in Waves and Clouds

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Dragons are associated with water and are commonly depicted in waves or clouds. On the kashira, a dragon is shown swimming through waves. Each menuki is in the shape of a cloud with a dragon. This is part of a mounted set.

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