Pair of Samurai Arm Guards
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: metal, lacquer; silk; cotton; leather; horn?
DimensionsOverall: 20 x 67 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineAsian Art Purchase Fund
Object number2011.018.002 a,b
DescriptionEach sleeve extends from the shoulder to cover the back of the arms, hands and thumbs. Sleeves are made from green silk brocade that is laced together with a cord on the underside, lined with blue cotton and edged with dark blue leather. Silk brocade on the exterior is covered with black lacquered chainmail interspersed with small decorative sections of metal. The top of the hand and thumb have larger sections of metal armour with the underside lined with patterned beige leather. Sleeves have attachment toggles and cords at the top and around the wrists.Status
Not on view
1880 - 1900
