Sword Guard

18th century

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Caption

Sword Guard, 18th century. Iron, gold, 3/16 x 3 1/16 in. (0.4 x 7.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of F. Ethel Wickham, 28.602. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Sword Guard

Date

18th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Iron, gold

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

3/16 x 3 1/16 in. (0.4 x 7.8 cm)

Signatures

Takatsugu of Suruga in Inaba Province Japaneses: Inshu Suruga Takatsugu

Credit Line

Gift of F. Ethel Wickham

Accession Number

28.602

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