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Scale Armor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Scale Armor by E.A. Horváth. The armor consists of overlapping metal scales covering torso. The scales resemble fish scales and appear to be dark colored or tarnished. The suit includes a hood with a pointed top and fringed edges around hood, sleeves, waist and bottom. The hood has a rounded face opening. The suit appears to be in a historical style. The suit is on display against a light background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 18th century
Medium
Iron, tin, textile (hemp, velvet), pigment, gold
Culture
Chinese
Dimensions
326 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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