Sword Guard

Yokoya

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Caption

Yokoya (Japanese). Sword Guard, 19th century. Iron, iroe, 2 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 1/16 in. (6.3 x 6 x 0.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of F. Ethel Wickham, 28.706. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Artist

Yokoya

Title

Sword Guard

Date

19th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Iron, iroe

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

2 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 1/16 in. (6.3 x 6 x 0.2 cm)

Signatures

Signed: "Yasuchika"

Credit Line

Gift of F. Ethel Wickham

Accession Number

28.706

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