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Lamellar Armor (<i>byang bu'i khrab</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Lamellar Armor (byang bu'i khrab). The armor is made up of many small, rectangular metal plates. The plates are arranged in horizontal rows that overlap each other. The metal plates are silver with rust-colored spots. A thin, light brown cord wraps around the middle and secures the plates. A similar cord forms a neckline. The bottom of the armor has a flared, pleated section made of light brown fabric or leather. The armor is sleeveless. A black mannequin displays the armor. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
16th–17th century
Medium:
Iron, leather
Culture:
Tibetan
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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