Pair of Samurai Arm Guards
Datec.1800
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: cotton, fabric, cord; iron; lacquer?, black; ivory
DimensionsOverall (width is approximate): 69.5 x 20 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Trevor Absolon
Object number2009.038.017 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 with green edging and the armour is coated with black lacquer(?). There is a looped cotton cord with ivory fasteners at each wrist. There are two smaller cord loops with ivory fasteners at the top of each shoulder and small cotton loops on the undersides of the hands.Colour: blue; green; black
Status
Not on view
1880 - 1910
1860 - 1890
1880 - 1900