Sword Guard

Kiami of Hiroshima

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Caption

Kiami of Hiroshima. Sword Guard, 18th century. Iron, 3/16 x 3 1/8 in. (0.4 x 8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of F. Ethel Wickham, 28.694. (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

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

3/16 x 3 1/8 in. (0.4 x 8 cm)

Signatures

Made by Goami Masachika Japanese: Goami Masachika saku

Credit Line

Gift of F. Ethel Wickham

Accession Number

28.694

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