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Samurai Shoulder Pads
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Samurai Shoulder Pads

Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: metal; leather; lacquer; silk braid
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Hana Ikoma & family, Osaka
Object number1982.083.007.002 a,b
Descriptiontwo shoulder pads belonging to the Samurai suit of armour; 5 leather, metal & lacquer plates strung together vertically with blue silk braid; multicoloured braid on outside; orange silk braid at distal end; toggles for attachment to corselet.
Status
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