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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
Museum record:
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