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Cuirass of a <i>Tankō</i>

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cuirass of a Tankō, a rusty, brown, metal piece of armor shaped like a human torso and head; a curved piece on top covers the upper part of the head; two eye holes are present; multiple plates cover the chest and abdomen; a cylindrical piece extends down to cover the lower abdomen; the entire piece exhibits a weathered appearance with signs of aging and wear; it stands upright against a gray background that fades to white at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
late 5th–6th century
Medium
Iron
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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