Sword Guard

Kaomi of Mito

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Caption

Kaomi of Mito (Japanese). Sword Guard, mid–19th century. Iron, gold, 2 15/16 x 2 13/16 x 1/8 in. (7.5 x 7.1 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of F. Ethel Wickham, 28.629. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Sword Guard

Date

mid–19th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Iron, gold

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

2 15/16 x 2 13/16 x 1/8 in. (7.5 x 7.1 x 0.3 cm)

Signatures

Signed: "Seiryoken Hagiya Katsuhira"

Credit Line

Gift of F. Ethel Wickham

Accession Number

28.629

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