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Armor (<i>Gusoku</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Japanese samurai armor with orange, red and gold coloration on a black base. The armor consists of a helmet with a faceplate and crest on top; shoulder, chest and arm guard plates; and leg guard plates. A skirt-like section connects the chest plate to the leg guard plates. The armor is sitting on a stool and the background fades from dark to light gray. Armor (<i>Gusoku</i>) by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Iron, lacquer, gold, silver, copper alloy, leather, silk
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
445 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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