Tsuba with Two Dragons

Description The figures of two dragons and clouds surrounding them form the body of this tsuba. The dragons are crafted in a three dimensional, openwork style. Dragons are symbols of power. They are often shown with clouds because they are affiliated with the sky and water.

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

Inscriptions none

Credit Acquired by Henry Walters