Accession No

Z 36873 A-J

Description

Suit of armour, partially made of lacquered iron, with leather plates set in chain mail. Lined with brocade. A: helmet, with high, brass crown and overlapping sections of lacquered plates for protection of neck. B: hinged breast- and backplates. C: skirt. D & E: leg plates. F & G: two separate sections, of unknown use. H & I: arm pieces. J: face mask, with front protection for neck

Place

Asia; East Asia; Japan

Period

Source

Department

Anth

Reference Numbers

Z 36873 A-J; MAA: Z 36873; Z 36873 A; Z 36873 J

Cultural Affliation

Material

Metal; Iron; Brass; Lacquer; Leather; Cloth

Local Term

Measurements

Events