Sword Guard
18th century
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Caption
Sword Guard, 18th century. Iron, chiseled and pierced and with extensive gilding, 1/8 x 2 11/16 in. (0.3 x 6.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of F. Ethel Wickham, 28.601. (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
1/8 x 2 11/16 in. (0.3 x 6.8 cm)
Signatures
Respectfully made by the Priest Soheishi Soten of Hikone in Omi Province Japanese: Goshu Hikone no ju Soheishi Nyudo Soten kinsei
Credit Line
Gift of F. Ethel Wickham
Accession Number
28.601
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