Sword Guard

17th century

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Caption

Sword Guard, 17th century. Iron with details in brass; copper sekigane, 3 3/8 x 3 in. (8.5 x 7.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, By exchange, 74.86.4. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Sword Guard

Date

17th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Iron with details in brass; copper sekigane

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

3 3/8 x 3 in. (8.5 x 7.6 cm)

Credit Line

By exchange

Accession Number

74.86.4

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