Sword Guard

late 18th–early 19th century

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Caption

Sword Guard, late 18th–early 19th century. Iron, gold, 3 1/16 x 2 7/8 x 3/16 in. (7.8 x 7.3 x 0.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of F. Ethel Wickham, 28.595. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Sword Guard

Date

late 18th–early 19th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Iron, gold

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

3 1/16 x 2 7/8 x 3/16 in. (7.8 x 7.3 x 0.4 cm)

Signatures

Made by Soheishi Nyudo Soten Japanese: Soheishi Nyudo Soten sei

Credit Line

Gift of F. Ethel Wickham

Accession Number

28.595

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