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Tsuba in the form of a Snake Wrapped around a Temple Bell (Dōjōji)
Tsuba in the form of a Snake Wrapped around a Temple Bell (Dōjōji)

Tsuba in the form of a Snake Wrapped around a Temple Bell (Dōjōji)

Artist (Japanese, 18th century)
Date19th century
PeriodEdo period (1615–1868)
CultureJapanese
MediumIron, white brass with gold and silver inlays; note: teeth individually gilded
ClassificationWeapons
Credit LineGift of Philip and Nancy Kotler, 2022
Object number2022.13.5
On View
On view
Location
  • Center for Asian Art, 2nd floor, Chao Gallery, wall, east
DimensionsOverall: 2 15/16 × 2 11/16 × 3/8 in. (7.4 × 6.8 × 1 cm)
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