Sword Guard

possibly German or Dutch

ca. 1675

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Sword Guard
Date: ca. 1675
Culture: possibly German or Dutch
Medium: Iron
Dimensions: W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Wt. 7.5 oz. (212.6 g)
Classification: Swords-Accessories
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Object Number: 25.135.173
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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