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Cuirass of a <i>Dō-maru</i>

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cuirass of a Dō-maru by Artist Unknown. Black and white photograph of a metal samurai armor piece. The armor has a round, flared bottom. Horizontal rows of interlocking metal scales cover the majority of the piece. A wide leather strap with metal fasteners runs across the top. Two ornate metal pieces resembling flowers are on either side of the top, attached to the piece by metal loops. A ruler is placed in front. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Iron, silk, leather, gilt copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
501 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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