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Image Not Available for Breastplate of a hinged five-section yukinoshita-do style armor, with embossed design of a dragon
Breastplate of a hinged five-section yukinoshita-do style armor, with embossed design of a dragon
Image Not Available for Breastplate of a hinged five-section yukinoshita-do style armor, with embossed design of a dragon

Breastplate of a hinged five-section yukinoshita-do style armor, with embossed design of a dragon

Culture
Date18th century
Mediumiron, copper alloy, silver, gold lacquer and silk cord
Dimensionslaid flat: 39.4 x 61 x 6.4 cm (15 1/2 x 24 x 2 1/2 in.)
mounted: 39.4 x 26.7 cm (15 1/2 x 10 1/2 in.)
weight: 4 lb. 8 oz.
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.696.3.1
Description1/2 side panel, 1 front panel, and 1 side panel. Dragon an breast. Darkened silver grommets for the cords.
Label TextTraditional Japanese armor consisted of small plates laced together. Such armor was effective against virtually all weapons, except firearms. Plate armor was introduced in the 1500s to deal with the new weaponry, and continued to be used in the Edo period for ceremonial purposes.ProvenanceFrom the collection of the late Sir Trevor Lawrence. Purchased from Messrs. Christie', Manson & Woods, 8 King Street, St. James Square, November 6 1926. Purchased May 4, 1930 by John W. Higgins From Liberty & Co., Regent Street, London, England. Given to the Armory. Bought at L 52-10-0= $262.50 Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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