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Armor Fragments (Scales and Cords)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two rectangular metal pieces with rusted, black, and brown surfaces, each featuring multiple rounded holes of various sizes. The pieces are oriented vertically, side by side. Both pieces have orange text on the bottom right and bottom left corners respectively; one reads 'K4 00/14f' and the other 'K4 00/14'. The background is a solid light blue-grey color.

Artwork details

Date:
11th Century
Medium:
Iron, lacquer, silk
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 458 px
Museum record:
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