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Armor (Gusoku)

18th century
Not on view
This cuirass and shoulder guards (sode) formed of large iron plates rather than traditional lamellae (small, narror iron plates) reveal European influence and the concurrent introduction of firearms, which necessitated solid, bulletproof plates.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Armor (Gusoku)
  • Date: 18th century
  • Culture: Japanese
  • Medium: Iron, lacquer, silk, gilt copper
  • Dimensions: as mounted: H. 57 3/4 in. (146.7 cm); W. 31 in. (78.7 cm); D. 21 1/2 in. (54.6 cm)
  • Classification: Armor for Man
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1904 and 1906
  • Object Number: 06.118; 04.4.65n; 14.100.536–.537
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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