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Kashira

Place of OriginJapan
DateEdo Period (1615-1868), 19th century
Dimensions7/8 × 1 1/2 in. (2.2 × 3.8 cm)
Mediumcopper, gold, shakudo
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Alice Roff Estey
Object number
1917.755G
Not on View
DescriptionDragon in clouds design. Copper with gold and shakudo (alloy of copper and gold).
Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front and back) Dragon in Clouds over Water
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