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| Keywords: Japanese - Tsuka with Emperor, Dragon and Tiger - Walters 5112323B - Detail A.jpg The seated figure in a cart on the kashira might be the Chinese general Gentoku Ch Liu Bei Liu Pei He was an important figure in the 2nd century and his story is part of the legend The Romance of the Three Kingdoms Gentoku eventually became emperor of Shu Shu A dragon appears over his cart to protect him The menuki are in the shape of a dragon and a tiger These two animals are commonly paired as a symbol of a ruler and his advisers This is part of a mounted set century 19 Edo-Meij wood ivory gold sentoku copper cm 10 5 accession number 51 1232 3B 79635 Henry Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquistion unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters none place of origin Japan Walters Art Museum license Tsuka in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
