Kusazuri (tassets)

Culture Japanese

Datelate 18th–early 19th century

Mediumiron, lacquer and silk with gilding

Dimensions1 lb, 6 oz (weight of all tassets)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Terms

Object number2014.694.6

ProvenanceGift to the Museum by Mrs. Sumner Pingree (Boston, MA) from the Weld estate on March 27, 1943. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.

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late 18th–early 19th century

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