Sword Guard
18th century
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Caption
Sword Guard, 18th century. Iron, chiseled and pierced and with extensive gilding, 2 15/16 x 2 13/16 x 3/16 in. (7.5 x 7.2 x 0.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of F. Ethel Wickham, 28.594. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Collection
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Collection
Title
Sword Guard
Date
18th century
Period
Edo Period
Geography
Place made: Japan
Medium
Iron, chiseled and pierced and with extensive gilding
Classification
Dimensions
2 15/16 x 2 13/16 x 3/16 in. (7.5 x 7.2 x 0.4 cm)
Signatures
Made by Soheishi Soten of Hikone in Omi Province Japanese: Goshu Hikone no ju Soheishi Soten
Credit Line
Gift of F. Ethel Wickham
Accession Number
28.594
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