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Tsuba (Sword Guard) (Storm Dragon)
date
about 1850
creation place
Asia, Japan
medium & support
Iron with gold inlay
measurements
2 9/16 x 2 3/8 in. (6.51 x 6.03 cm)
credit line
Gift of Anna M. Kiern in memory of Reverend C.I. Kiern
accession number
1931.500.106
keywords
dragons, mythological creatures, symbol of heaven, Tatan, zodiac
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