Keywords: Japanese - Tsuka with Dragons and Waves - Walters 5112123B.jpg The metalwork on this tsuka is decorated with waves and dragons In place of a kashira is a kabuto gane which is larger than a kashira It has a design of stylized waves accented by gold foam Another plate with a pattern of waves surrounds the menuki On the menuki are gold dragons holding tide-controlling jewels Dragons are associated with the ocean This is part of a mounted set century 19 Edo gold silver baleen cm 22 accession number 51 1212 3B 24901 William T / Henry Walters Collection Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by William T or Henry Walters none place of origin Japan Walters Art Museum license Tsuka in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review |