Tsuba with a Dragon

1796-1835 (late Edo)

7 cm 7.4 cm

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This tsuba is formed by the body of a dragon wrapped around the central opening for the sword. Dragons are commonly featured in Chinese and Japanese art. They are considered symbols of strength.

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