Sword Guard Item Number: Ed5.3191 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Disk-shaped metal piece with a cut-out triangle in the centre and a cut-out semi-circle to the side of the triangle. Long pole-like design with flame(?) on one side and a portrait of a male figure on the other side.
Item History
- Made in Japan
- Owned by Anne M. Smith before May 6, 1982
- Received from Anne M. Smith (Donor) on May 6, 1982
What
- Name
- Sword Guard
- Identification Number
- Ed5.3191
- Type of Item
- guard
- Material
- bronze metal ?
- Overall
- depth 0.5 cm, diameter 7.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Anne M. Smith
- Received from
- Anne M. Smith (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 6, 1982
- Acquisition Date
- on May 6, 1982
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 0795/0040