Samurai Arm Guards
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: metal; cotton
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Hana Ikoma & family, Osaka
Object number1982.083.007.003 a,b
Descriptionarmguards extend from the shoulder & cover the back of the hands; constructed of tough indigo dyed cotton with chain mail over it; the chain mail has various decorative rosettes, rectangles etc, made of steel coloured metal; the chain mail covers the arm fronts; loops at the shoulders for attachment to the corselet; multicoloured fabric ribbon ties around the wrist areaStatus
Not on view
