Pair of Samurai Arm Guards
Datec.1800
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: cotton, fabric, cord; iron; lacquer, black
DimensionsOverall (approximate measurements): 66 x 20 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Trevor Absolon
Object number2009.038.016 a,b
DescriptionTwo woven cotton sleeves have armour consisting of linked chain and sections of iron sewn on the outer arm and hand portions. The fabric is blue and the armour is coated with black lacquer. There is a knotted and looped cotton cord with metal fasteners at each wrist. There are 2 smaller cord loops with metal fasteners at the top of each shoulder and small narrow cotton loops on the underside of the hands.Colour: blue; black
Status
Not on view
1880 - 1900
