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Ceremonial armor

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Ceremonial armor

Artist: China
Date: 19th century
Medium: Mixed media
Classification: Costume
Credit Line: Gift of Prof. Frederick Pedersen
Object number: 1941.29.2a-l
DescriptionUniform of the yeoman of the Imperial Guard in China. Made of blue brocade with a gold metal overthread. Padded with rice paper and lined with pale blue damask.
A. Jacket
B. Skirt
C. Square panel (badge)
D. Underarm piece
E. Underarm piece
F. Same as C. only smaller
G. Shoulder piece
H. Same as above only other side
I. Helmet and throat and ear protector
J. Under helmet
K. 2 brass medallions worn on jacket
L. Lining in L. is missing
See full description(s) in E Book.
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