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Armor (<i>Gusoku</i>)

Saotome Ietada

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Full-body samurai armor on a black stand. The armor is primarily gold, red, and black. The helmet has two large, curved horns and a face mask. The armor consists of a chest plate, shoulder guards, elbow guards, gloves, waist guard, leg guards, and a skirt. The armor has a textured pattern. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
16th and 18th centuries
Medium
Iron, lacquer, silk, gilt copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
357 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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