Sword Guard

17th–18th century

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Caption

Sword Guard, 17th–18th century. Iron; copper sekigane, 2 3/4 in. (7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, By exchange, 74.86.5. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Sword Guard

Date

17th–18th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Iron; copper sekigane

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

2 3/4 in. (7 cm)

Credit Line

By exchange

Accession Number

74.86.5

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