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Cuirass (<i>Dō-maru</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green, orange, and white armor cuirass with gold accents on a wooden stand. The armor is made up of horizontal rows of green, orange and white connected plates. Horizontal gold pieces connect to the top of the armor. A black fabric covers the top. The armor sits on a brown wooden stand. The background is gray. Title: Cuirass (Dō-maru); Artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Iron, lacquer, leather, gold, copper, silk
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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