Tsuba (Sword Guard) (Dragon)
date
1800-1899
creation place
Asia, Japan
medium & support
Iron with gold overlay
measurements
2 7/8 x 2 3/4 x 3/16 in. (7.3 x 6.99 x 0.48 cm)
credit line
Gift of Frances Petty Sargent
accession number
1992.041.003
keywords
animals, dragons, guard, mythical creatures, sword, tsuba, zoomorphic figures
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