Tsuka with Dragons

Description Provenance Inscription Credit

Description The kashira on the end of this hilt shows dragons in clouds. It matches the fuchi also mounted on this sword. The gold menuki are in the shape of dragons holding tide controlling jewels. This is part of a mounted set.

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

Inscriptions none

Credit Acquired by Henry Walters

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Creators

Itô Masatoshi (Japanese, born 1845) (Artist)
Japanese (Artist)

Period

2nd half 19th century-early 20th century (Edo-Meiji)

Medium

dark brown lacquer, gold, silver, ray skin
(Arms & Armor)

Accession Number

51.1226.3B

Measurements

L: 8 3/4 in. (22.3 cm)

Geographies

Japan, Tokyo (Place of Origin)

Location Within Museum

Not On View

Long Sword ("Katana") with Dark Brown Saya with Silver Dragons and Clouds	Title
Sword: 14th century; Gold Inlay: 1840-1849 (Muromachi; late Edo)	Period
51.1226	Accession
dragons, katana, wakizashi	Tags

Tsuba with Dragons and Clouds	Title
2nd half 19th century-early 20th century (late Edo-Meiji)	Period
51.1226.2	Accession

Long Sword Blade ("Katana")	Title
14th century (Muromachi)	Period
51.1226.1	Accession

Fuchi with Dragons and Clouds	Title
2nd half 19th century-early 20th century (late Edo-Meiji)	Period
51.1226.3A	Accession

Umabari with Dragons and Clouds	Title
2nd half 19th century-early 20th century	Period
51.1226.4	Accession