“Sword Guard” (mid-1600s) 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
Datemid-1600s 17th century
Mediumiron (Soten type)
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginJapan, Edo period (1615–1868) Japan
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineSword Guard, mid-1600s. Japan, Edo period (1615–1868). Iron (Soten type); diameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of D. Z. Norton, 1919.431
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Sword Guard” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated mid-1600s. It is executed in iron (soten 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