Samurai Armor

Artist Taira Katsunao Japanese, active 1711 - 1716

Date1711-1716

MediumIron, laquer, wood, cotton, horsehair, and shell

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Professor Frederick M. Pedersen

Object number1941.29.1a-m

DescriptionSamurai armor: a. Ornament for helmet (E 3005A); b. Metal helmet (E 3005B); c. Steel mask for lower half of face (E3005C); d. Metal shoulder protector for right shoulder (E3005D); e. Metal shoulder protector for left shoulder (E3005E); f. Chest protector (E3005F); g. Left sleeve (E3005G); h. right sleeve (E3005H); i. left leg interference pad (E3005I)

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