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Armor (<i>Yoroi</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The armor, titled Armor (<i>Yoroi</i>), is primarily composed of multiple sections. The helmet has a visor that covers the face and two long, curved protrusions extending upwards. The main body of the armor consists of a chest plate and shoulder guards. The chest plate features a diamond-shaped pattern and is adorned with metal plates and leather strips. Shoulder armor pieces are attached on either side, with orange tassels hanging from them. A wide, curved piece covers the lower back and sides, with a repeating pattern of rectangles. The armor is predominantly colored in shades of beige, gray, and black, with accents of orange. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
early 14th–early 15th century
Medium
Iron, leather, lacquer, silk, gilt copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
404 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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