Keywords: Japanese - Tsuba with a Dragon in Clouds - Walters 51175.jpg On this tsuba the body of a dragon and clouds swirl around the central openings Dragons were signs of great power The design of this tsuba is reminiscent of dragons painted on the ceilings of Buddhist temples date shibuichi gold cm 6 9 6 56 0 33 accession number 51 175 40389 Henry Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters none place of origin Japan Walters Art Museum license Tsuba in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review |