Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) dragon amid flames and clouds; (back) clouds, flames, and a glimpse of the dragon's body
Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) dragon amid flames and clouds; (back) clouds, flames, and a glimpse of the dragon's body
Artist
Yakushi
Place of OriginJapan
DateEdo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 in. (7.6 cm)
Mediumiron
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.809
Not on View
DescriptionThe surface of the reverse is pricked.
Toshikoto
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Nobutsuma Nakai School
early 17th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Soten School
17th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Teruhide of the Omori School
18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Shuden
17th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Koma Kyoryu
late 18th Century
18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
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