Photo of collection object Sword Guard — Kaomi of Mito. Sword Guard, mid-19th century. Iron, gold, 2 15/16 x 2 13/16 x 1/8 in. (7.5 x 7.1 x 0.3 cm). Gift of F. Ethel Wickham, 28.629. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Sword Guard

mid-19th century

Kaomi of Mito

Japanese

Asian Art

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Kaomi of Mito
Classification: Arms and Armor
Formatted Medium: Iron, gold
Medium: iron, gold
Locations: Place made: Japan
Period: Edo Period
Dimensions: 2 15/16 x 2 13/16 x 1/8 in. (7.5 x 7.1 x 0.3 cm)
Departments: Asian Art
Accession Number: 28.629
Credit Line: Gift of F. Ethel Wickham
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location: This item is not on view
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