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Shima Kazunari - Tsuba with a Tiger - Walters 51118 - Back
Summary
The left side of this tsuba shows a tiger emerging from a cave. As in Western culture, the tiger is used by Japanese artists as a sign of strength. The holes for both the utility knife and the hair pick have been plugged.
Date
1850
Source
Walters Art Museum
Copyright info
public domain
