Sword Guard

Jakushi of Nagasaki

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Caption

Jakushi of Nagasaki. Sword Guard, 18th century. Chiseled iron with gilding, 2 15/16 x 2 7/8 x 1/8 in. (7.5 x 7.3 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of F. Ethel Wickham, 28.643. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Sword Guard

Date

18th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Chiseled iron with gilding

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

2 15/16 x 2 7/8 x 1/8 in. (7.5 x 7.3 x 0.3 cm)

Signatures

Jakushi II

Credit Line

Gift of F. Ethel Wickham

Accession Number

28.643

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