Sword Guard

Kaomi of Mito

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Caption

Kaomi of Mito (Japanese). Sword Guard, mid–19th century. Iron, iroe, 3 3/16 x 3 1/16 x 3/16 in. (8.1 x 7.7 x 0.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of F. Ethel Wickham, 28.631. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Sword Guard

Date

mid–19th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Iron, iroe

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

3 3/16 x 3 1/16 x 3/16 in. (8.1 x 7.7 x 0.4 cm)

Signatures

Signed: "Seiryoken Suzuki Katsuyasu and kakihan"

Credit Line

Gift of F. Ethel Wickham

Accession Number

28.631

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