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| Keywords: Yokoya Somin - Kozuka with Tiger and Moon - Walters 51822.jpg A large tiger dominates this kozuka Tigers were considered the strongest animal A small crescent moon is above the tiger's back and wraps around to the reverse of the kozuka The inscription on the back reads A fierce tiger roars the moon rises above the mountains The roaring of the tiger is symbolic of the teachings of Buddhism The moon rising symbolizes enlightenment between 1670 1733 late Edo shibuichi shakudo gold silver cm 9 6 l accession number 51 822 36578 William T / Henry Walters Collection Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown ; signature place of origin Edo present-day Tokyo Japan Walters Art Museum license Tosogu Japanese sword fittings in the Walters Art Museum Yokoya Somin Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
