Kasai Ryu (Fire Dragon) Tsuba

“Kasai Ryu Tsuba”

Kasai Ryu (Fire Dragon) – Depictions of dragons are used throughout the Japanese culture as symbols of strength, courage and magic. To the Chinese, the fire-spitting dragon was principally associated with lightning, and by extension to thunder and rainmaking, which made it a symbol of fertility.

SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Zinc Alloy
• Height: 78 mm
• Width: 78 mm
• Thickness (seppadai): 5 mm

Nakago-ana (inside measurements)
• Height: 27 mm
• Width (widest part): 7 mm

Weight: 121 g