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Sword Guard

Sword Guard

1615–1868

Medium: iron, gold, and mother-of-pearl
Dimensions: Overall: 6.8 x 7.6 cm (2 11/16 x 3 in.)
Genre: arms and armor
Museum: Cleveland Museum of Art

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Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)