Tsuba with a Dragon in Clouds

Description Provenance Inscription Credit

Description On this tsuba, the body of a dragon and clouds swirl around the central openings. Dragons were signs of great power. The design of this tsuba is reminiscent of dragons painted on the ceilings of Buddhist temples.

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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Creator

Japanese (Artist)

Period

n.d.

Medium

shibuichi, gold
(Arms & Armor)

Accession Number

51.175

Measurements

2 11/16 x 2 9/16 x 1/8 in. (6.9 x 6.56 x 0.33 cm)

Geographies

Japan (Place of Origin)

Location Within Museum

Not On View