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Ceremonial Armor for a High Ranking Official

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Navy-blue and gold ceremonial armor for a high-ranking official. The armor consists of a helmet with a tall, pointed top and a face covering; a long robe with long sleeves; shoulder, chest, and waist armor; and leg coverings. The robe and armor have gold designs on them. A sword with a brown handle and blade and gold details is at the person's side. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Steel, copper, gold, silk, metallic thread
Culture
Chinese
Dimensions
439 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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