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Japanese - Tsuba with a Swordsman and Dragon - Walters 51234
Summary
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
1400 - 1800
Source
Walters Art Museum
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