Sword Guard

Masakata · early 1800s · Cleveland Museum of Art

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Maker: Masakata (Japanese)
Date: early 1800s
Medium: iron (Ito type)
Dimensions: Diameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)
Place of origin: Japan
Held by: Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · Not on view
Credit line: Gift of D. Z. Norton

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