Armor (<i>Gusoku</i>)

Unknown

late 18th–19th century · Iron, lacquer, gold, silver, copper alloy, leather, silk · Arms and Armor

The breastplate is embossed in high relief with designs featuring a dragon and clouds.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 18th–19th century

Medium

Iron, lacquer, gold, silver, copper alloy, leather, silk

Culture

Japanese

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of Bashford Dean, 1914