Half of a sideplate from a hinged five-section yukinoshita-do style armor, with embossed design of a dragon
Culture
Japanese
Date18th century
Mediumiron, copper alloy, 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.
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 number2014.696.3.3
Description1/2 side panel, 1 front panel, and 1 side panel. Dragon an breast.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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Miyata Katsusada
February 1716
Miyata Katsusada
February 1716
