Sword Guard

15th–16th century

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Caption

Sword Guard, 15th–16th century. Iron with pierced and punched decoration; copper sekigane, 3 1/2 x 3 3/8 in. (8.9 x 8.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, By exchange, 74.86.1. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Sword Guard

Date

15th–16th century

Period

Muromachi Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Iron with pierced and punched decoration; copper sekigane

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

3 1/2 x 3 3/8 in. (8.9 x 8.6 cm)

Credit Line

By exchange

Accession Number

74.86.1

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