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Armor (<i>Dō-maru</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The armor, titled 'Armor (<i>Dō-maru</i>)', is a traditional Japanese samurai armor piece. The armor has a torso covering with horizontal stripes in various colors including gold, black, and red. The armor has a rounded shape with a wide, flared bottom. It features a shoulder piece on each side. The armor also includes a neck and shoulder guard with intricate designs. The object sits on a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
armor, ca. 1550; helmet, 18th century
Medium
Iron, leather, lacquer, silk, gilt copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
491 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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