Black and white photo of a gorget titled "Gorget" by an unknown artist. The gorget has a shiny metallic surface. It is curved and shaped to fit around a neck. A wide leather or metal plate runs along the bottom. Two bands with tassels are on the lower portion. A patterned fabric piece with tassels hangs from the left. A leather or fabric loop is on the right. The background is white. A ruler is along the bottom left. Small text reading "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART" is on the bottom right.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Wood, lacquered
- Culture
- Japanese
- Dimensions
- 423 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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