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Breastplaste Depecting Character Hachiman, God of War

Myōchin Morisuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a bronze or metal breastplate with a dark patina. The breastplate features rounded shoulders with two holes on each side. The main body of the breastplate has a raised design in the center consisting of curved lines and shapes. There are several small holes along the edges and throughout the plate. The plate appears to be secured by metal brackets on either side. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Steel, lacquer, and copper alloy
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
493 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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