Square metal object with rounded corners, bronze in color. Two elongated holes cut out in center. Decorations include a dragon on right, waves at bottom, and clouds at top. Dragon faces right, has spiky back, long tail, and three claws on one leg visible. Waves curl up at bottom. Clouds are wavy and curvy. Foreign script on left side near holes. Light gray background.
Artwork details
- Date:
- late 18th century
- Medium:
- Brass, gold, silver, copper-gold alloy (<i>shakudō</i>), copper
- Culture:
- Japanese
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 600 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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