“Sword Guard” by Yoshimitsu (Japanese) (mid-1800s) 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
ArtistYoshimitsu (Japanese)
Datemid-1800s 19th century
Mediumiron
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginJapan, Edo period (1615–1868) Japan
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineSword Guard, mid-1800s. Yoshimitsu (Japanese). Iron; diameter: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of D. Z. Norton, 1919.381
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Sword Guard” is a work by Yoshimitsu (Japanese), dated mid-1800s. It is executed in iron 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