Sword Guard

18th century

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Caption

Sword Guard, 18th century. Iron, gold, 2 15/16 x 2 3/4 x 3/16 in. (7.5 x 7 x 0.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of F. Ethel Wickham, 28.639. (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

2 15/16 x 2 3/4 x 3/16 in. (7.5 x 7 x 0.4 cm)

Signatures

Signed: "Ichiryu Tomoyoshi and kakihan Tomoyoshi II"

Credit Line

Gift of F. Ethel Wickham

Accession Number

28.639

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