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The hara-ate is a simple form of body armor that covers mainly the chest and abdomen (hara). Because of its light weight, it was also worn under regular or formal costumes, similar to a modern stab vest.
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Title: Cuirass (Hara-Ate)
Date: 18th century
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Iron, lacquer, leather, silk, gilt copper
Dimensions: H. 16 in. (40.6 cm); W. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm)
Classification: Armor Parts
Credit Line:
Gift of Bashford Dean, 1914
Object Number: 14.100.117
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