Sword Guard

Nagato

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Caption

Nagato. Sword Guard, 18th century. Iron, 2 13/16 x 2 5/8 in. (7.1 x 6.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of F. Ethel Wickham, 28.656. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Artist

Nagato

Title

Sword Guard

Date

18th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Iron

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

2 13/16 x 2 5/8 in. (7.1 x 6.6 cm)

Signatures

Tomohisa (saku) of Hagi in Nagato

Credit Line

Gift of F. Ethel Wickham

Accession Number

28.656

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