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Skirt (Haidate)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Skirt (Haidate) by unknown artist. Black and white image of a Japanese samurai armor piece. The piece consists of two symmetrical parts with a curved top and straight bottom edges. Top section has patterned designs on a light-colored background. The bottom section is dark-colored with many rivets and small holes arranged in rows. Two long black straps are attached to the sides, and a shorter strap lies in the center. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1615–1868
Medium
Iron
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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