“Sword Guard” (1500s) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Sword Guard

Sword Guard

TitleSword Guard
Date1500s 16th century
Mediumiron (Myochin type)
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginJapan, Muromachi period (1392–1573) to Momoyama period (1573–1615) Japan
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineSword Guard, 1500s. Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573) to Momoyama period (1573–1615). Iron (Myochin type); average: 8.3 x 8.3 cm (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of D. Z. Norton, 1919.457
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Sword Guard” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1500s. It is executed in iron (myochin type) and classified as arms and armor. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-05