Sword Guard (Tsuba): Four-clawed Dragons with Sword in Tail
Sword Guard (Tsuba): Four-clawed Dragons with Sword in Tail
ArtistAttributed to
Tomotsune of the Nakai Family
(Japanese)
Date1680-1700, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 1/4 × 3 1/4 in. (8.3 × 8.3 cm)
Mediumsteel and gold
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.733
Not on View
DescriptionPerforated steel and gold.
Front: a four-clawed dragon with sword in tail.
Back: a four-clawed dragon with sword in tail with inscription
Nobutsuma Nakai School
early 17th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Tahei Akao family
17th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Shuden
17th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Kiyohisa
late 18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
late 18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Kinai School
about 1800, Edo Period (1600-1868)
mid-18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Kaneharu
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
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