Armor (Gusoku)
Armor (Gusoku) by artist unknown. The armor is predominantly blue and black with gold accents. It consists of a helmet with a gold crest on top resembling a flower or sunburst, featuring a black face mask with a gold crescent moon on the forehead. The body armor is composed of horizontal blue and black plates with a white sash around the waist. The armor covers the torso, arms, and legs, with visible joints at the shoulders, elbows, and knees. The armor has a black and gold shoulder guard on each side. The piece sits on a light-colored wooden base. The background is a dark gray gradient.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Iron, lacquer, silk, textile, copper, silver, leather, bear fur
- Culture
- Japanese
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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