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Creative Commons License
Creative Commons License
Creative Commons License
Tsuka with Dragons
2nd half 19th century-early 20th century (Edo-Meiji)
dark brown lacquer, gold, silver, ray skin
(Japanese Military Armor)
(Japanese Military Armor)
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.
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Provenance
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Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Geographies
Japan, Tokyo (Place of Origin)
Measurements
L: 8 3/4 in. (22.3 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by Henry Walters
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
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51.1226.3B
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