Sword Guard
early 1800s
Maker Unknown
Japanese Art
Sword Guard, early 1800s. Japan, Edo period (1615-1868). Iron (Choshu type); diameter: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of D. Z. Norton 1919.416
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Arms and Armor
- Formatted Medium
- iron (Choshu type)
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)
- Inscribed
- Inscription: signed "Masasada, residing in Nagato province."
- Departments
- Japanese Art
- Accession Number
- 1919.416
- Credit Line
- Gift of D. Z. Norton
- Rights Statement
- CC0
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