

Cuirass of a <i>Tankō</i>
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
- View original
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