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Scale Armor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Scale Armor by Mémorial des Armées. Green garment with short sleeves and U-shaped neckline. The garment is made of fabric with black leather scales sewn onto it. The scales are rectangular and overlapping, covering the torso and upper arms. The edges of the garment have a brown trim. The garment is displayed on a white background.

Artwork details

Date:
16th–19th century
Medium:
Textile, hide
Culture:
Korean
Dimensions:
442 × 625 px
Museum record:
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