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Keywords: Japanese - Tsuba with a Dragon among Clouds - Walters 51157.jpg Along the right edge of this tsuba is the body of dragon flying through clouds Dragons are a regular motif in Chinese and Japanese art They are considered powerful creatures and are often depicted with clouds or storms On the reverse of the tsuba a segment of the dragon that is hidden by clouds on the front is revealed date sentoku gold cm 6 6 5 96 0 48 accession number 51 157 38540 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
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