Kozuka with Dragon, Clouds and Waves

Description Provenance Inscription Credit

Description A dragon is depicted flying through clouds with waves below. Dragons were associated with water and often show with clouds or waves. This is part of a mounted set.

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

Inscriptions none

Credit Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters

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Creator

Japanese (Artist)

Period

19th century (late Edo-Meiji)

Medium

shibuichi, steel, gold, shakudo
(Arms & Armor)

Accession Number

51.1213.3

Measurements

L: 8 9/16 in. (21.7 cm)

Geographies

Japan (Place of Origin)

Location Within Museum

Not On View