Samurai Waistlet with Thigh Armour
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: cotton; metal; lacquer; silk brocade; silk cord; leather; ivory
DimensionsOverall (width is approximate): 65 x 54 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Peter Moogk
Object number2008.026.001.5
DescriptionApron-like armour with silk brocade and leather upper portions and two lower sections of armour for the legs. Backing and long waist ties are in blue cotton. Armour sections consist of five rows of small individual metal (lacquered) units all laced together with blue and red silk cord. There are cloth flaps with ivory button enclosures on the back of each leg. Edging and details are in patterned leather.Status
Not on view
