Keywords: Japanese - Fuchi with Dragon and Waves - Walters 5112203A.jpg The gold body of a dragon swimming through waves covers the front of the fuchi Dragons are associated with water so are often depicted in clouds or waves They are a popular motif for sword fittings This is part of a mounted set century 19 Edo-Meiji shakudo gold cm 3 8 accession number 51 1220 3A 79516 Henry Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquistion unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters none place of origin Japan Walters Art Museum license Fuchi in the Walters Art Museum White background Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review |