Samurai Shoulder Armour
Place of ManufactureAsia
DimensionsOverall: 21.5 x 20.2 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Peter Moogk
Object number2008.026.001.8-.9
DescriptionRectangular shoulder armour is made up of six interlaced hotizontal metal sections. Sections are vertically ridged and have gold lacquer on top, black lacquer on the back and are laced together with blue, gold and black silk laces. The top four sections are rigid with a leather backing while the bottom two are relatively loose with no backing. Top shoulder edge is bent upright with 2 protruding silk loops.Status
Not on view
1875 - 1900
