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Armor (Haramaki)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Full-body armor with a predominantly green, white, and black color scheme, featuring a mix of horizontal stripes and patterned sections. The armor consists of multiple pieces, including a chest plate, shoulder guards, arm guards, a segmented skirt, and leg coverings. A distinctive gold-colored helmet with two curved protrusions sits atop the armor, accompanied by an orange neck guard and tassels. The armor is adorned with various metal accents and designs. The piece is titled "Armor (Haramaki)" by an unspecified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–19th century
Medium:
Iron, lacquer, leather, gilt copper, silk, hair
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
464 × 625 px
Museum record:
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