Japanese - Tsuba with Tiger and Bamboo - Walters 51174

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Japanese - Tsuba with Tiger and Bamboo - Walters 51174

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The decorations on this tsuba were placed within two holes on either side of the central opening. On the right side is a tiger. On the left is a small stand of bamboo. Tigers are signs of strength and bamboo represents longevity.

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1400 - 1800

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