Tsuba (sword guard): Dragon amid Clouds
Artist/Culture
Japanese
Date1700s-1800s
Mediumiron, copper and copper alloys, gold
Dimensions7.5 x 6.5 cm (2 15/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineBequest of Mildred Marcus Levin and Harold Lester Levin of Nutley, NJ
Object number1976.238
Description3.85 ozLabel TextPart of the appeal of many tsubas is their sense of whimsy. In this example, the dragon seems to issue from the metal of the tsuba itself--and his tail peeks out on the opposite side.ProvenanceBequest of Mildred Marcus Levin and Harold Lester Levin
On View
Not on view
Japanese
about 1900, based on elements from the 1700s and 1800s
Myōchin Yoshimichi
1600s–1700s
