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Armor (Gusoku)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Orange and gold samurai armor with a black face mask and a helmet on a round wooden stand. The armor has a white belt around the waist. The armor has shoulder pads and chest protection. The pants have protection on the thighs and calves. The feet are covered in brown fur. The background is a gray gradient, lighter in the center.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Iron, leather, lacquer, silk, copper alloy
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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