Samurai Arm Guard
CG98-1-34A
From: Japan
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | CG98-1-34A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Japanese |
| Provenience | Japan |
| Date Made | 10th Century - 1950 |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Silk | Metal | Lacquer | Ivory |
| Technique | Woven | Embroidered |
| Description | Samurai warmor clothing piece, arm guards(CG98-1-34A0B). Embroidered cloth covered with chainmail. Chainmail has gilt metal oblong pieces interwoven throughout. Circular gilt metal piece at elbow. Silk cord with ivory toggle at wrist. Silk cord for fastening. Interior made of leather. Exterior over hand of metal covered with lacquer. Blue material with gold flower pattern. |
| Other Number | 19 - Samurai Armor List |
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