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| Keywords: Japanese - Tsuba with a Swordsman and Dragon - Walters 51234.jpg On the left a Chinese warrior raises his sword towards the dragon on the right This tsuba may represent the Chinese Emperor Gaozu Kao Tsu who is sometimes shown slaying a dragon Gaozu Kao Tsu was born a peasant but became the founding emperor of the Han Han Dynasty in 202 BC Water is depicted along the bottom and the opening on the right has been plugged date iron gilt cm 7 9 accession number 51 234 14684 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 | ||||
