Armor sleeves, or kote
Artist
Japan
Datelate 19th- early 20th century
MediumMetal, cotton, silk
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of S. Crocker Bennett II
Object number1980.16.4.1-2
DescriptionSeven overlapping metal plates held together with dark blue tapes. Lower one decorated with colored tapes. Three vertical metal plates over wrist. Four metal hand plates and thumb plates. All attached with chain mail and on a long sleeve of purple and cream brocade, padded and lined in blue muslin.On View
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Japan
Japan
c. 1832
