Object number
A13340/7
Description
Japanese armour (a pair) for the lower leg (suneate) from a panoply of Samurai armour (see A13340); probably late Edo period; the metalwork has a coating of dark brown lacquer to decorate and protect the steel from corrosion; the sections of lamellar armour are linked with textile cords (some have detached); the lacquer finish is generally fair, but does show some minor corrosion; considerable conservation would be required to bring this up to display standard.
Production period
19th century
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Material
Dimensions
- height: 550 mm
- width: 650 mm
