Tsuba with a Dragon Ascending Through Mist Clutching a Jewel

Description Provenance Inscription Credit

Description The dragon whose body wraps around this tsuba clutches the pearl of wisdom in his claw. Part of the dragon's body is hidden in mist. This part appears on the reverse of the tsuba.

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

Inscriptions [Signature] 安親; [Translation] Yasuchika

Credit Acquired by Henry Walters

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Creator

Tsuchiya Yasuchika (Japanese, 1670-1744) (Artist)

Period

1670-1774 (Edo)

Medium

shibuichi, gold, crystal, gold
(Arms & Armor)

Accession Number

51.186

Measurements

H: 2 13/16 x W: 2 11/16 x D: 3/16 in. (7.2 x 6.87 x 0.4 cm)

Geographies

Japan, Shonai (Place of Origin)
Japan, Tokyo (Edo) (Place of Origin)

Location Within Museum

Not On View