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Sword guard with dragon and magical jewel design

Sword guard with dragon and magical jewel design
(Ryū hōju zu tsuba 龍宝珠図鍔)
Edo period (1600-1615)-1868

Medium
iron, gilt
Measurements
0.5 × 8.0 × 8.6 cm
Accession Number
1852-D3
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1916
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Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Dragon rising through spiralling clouds, wishing gems at 4 corners, with gilding.