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Armor (<i>Yoroi</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Full-body armor made of metal and leather, predominantly green, gold, and black in color. The armor has a helmet with a face mask and two protruding gold pieces on top. The body armor consists of a chest plate, shoulder guards, arm guards, and a skirt-like section covering the legs. The armor is adorned with intricate designs and patterns. A wooden stand supports the armor from behind. The background of the image is gray. Title: Armor (<i>Yoroi</i>).

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Iron, lacquer, leather, silk
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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