Sword Guard
| Title | Sword Guard |
|---|---|
| Date | 1600s 17th century |
| Medium | iron (Kaneie type) |
| Classification | Arms and Armor |
| Origin | Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) Japan |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Sword Guard, 1600s. Japan, Edo period (1615–1868). Iron (Kaneie type); diameter: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of D. Z. Norton, 1919.515 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0) |
About this artwork
“Sword Guard” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1600s. It is executed in iron (kaneie 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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