Sword Guard

52-5-1

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Tsuba
Object Number 52-5-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Iron | Gold
Description

For a Japanese dagger: tanto. Iron inlaid with gold: dragon writhing on figured background. Signed by artist. Extremely fine work.

Signed: Nagashi (with monogram in gold)

Credit Line Gift of Edward B. Leisenring, 1952

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