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| Keywords: Japanese - Kozuka with a Dragon Holding a Jewel - Walters 51851.jpg In the central cartouche of the kozuka a dragon is depicted surrounded by waves In the middle of the waves is a jewel Dragons are often depicted with jewels which are taken from Buddhist belief and also related to the two tide ruling jewels controlled by the Dragon King of the sea On either side of the cartouche the kozuka is divided into a further three segments The bottom end is rounded with gold detailing date shakudo gold copper cm 9 6 accession number 51 851 5024 Henry Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters Number In pencil 276 place of origin Japan Walters Art Museum license Kozuka in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
