Sword Guard
| Title | Sword Guard |
|---|---|
| Date | mid-1700s 18th century |
| Medium | iron (Myochin type) |
| Classification | Arms and Armor |
| Origin | Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) Japan |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Sword Guard, mid-1700s. Japan, Edo period (1615–1868). Iron (Myochin type); diameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of D. Z. Norton, 1919.529 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0) |
About this artwork
“Sword Guard” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated mid-1700s. 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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