Sword Guard

Sword Guard, no date

  • Japanese

Iron with openwork

Gift of Frederick Stearns

90.1S2908

Department

Asian Art

  • Iron
  • Guard (weapon component)
  • Baton (symbol of office)
  • Ceremonial object
  • Japan

Details

Frederick Stearns [1831-1907]

1890-present, gift to the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)

Japanese, Sword Guard, no date, iron with openwork. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of Frederick Stearns, 90.1S2908.

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