Sword Guard

18th century

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Caption

Sword Guard, 18th century. Iron, iroe, copper, 2 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 1/16 in. (7 x 6.6 x 0.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of F. Ethel Wickham, 28.671. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Sword Guard

Date

18th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Iron, iroe, copper

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

2 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 1/16 in. (7 x 6.6 x 0.2 cm)

Signatures

Signed: "Tetsugendo Shoraku"

Credit Line

Gift of F. Ethel Wickham

Accession Number

28.671

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