Sword guard

14th–early 15th century

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Title: Sword guard
Date Created: 14th–early 15th century
Physical Dimensions: H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Type: Sword guard
External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/56220
Medium: Nephrite; carved
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Period: Timurid period (1370–1507)
Culture: Central Asia

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