Samurai Arm Guard
CG98-1-30B
From: Japan
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | CG98-1-30B |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Japanese |
| Provenience | Japan |
| Date Made | 10th Century - 1950 |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Silk | Metal | Lacquer | Ivory |
| Technique | Woven |
| Description | One of a pair of arm guards worn by samurai warrior. Blue and gold patterned cloth covered with chainmail. Chainmail has lacquer covered metal rectangles interwoven throughout. Silk cord with ivory toggle at wrist. Silk cord for fastening. Interior made of leather. Exterior over hand of metal covered with lacquer. |
| Other Number | None - Field No SF | 3 - Samurai Armor List |
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