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Summary
The kashira matches the other metal work of this set with a gold dragon flying through swirling clouds. One menuki is in the shape of another gold dragon. The other menuki has been lost. This is part of a mounted set.
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Date
1868 - 1912
Source
Walters Art Museum
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Copyright info
public domain