N° d'objet
4201.42.1
Titre
Japanese Cuirass
Créateur
Description
A cuirass, part of a Japanese dōmaru-style armour. From around the later Muromachi era (1336 – 1573) Japanese armour became lighter and simpler. One such new form was the dōmaru which wrapped around the body and consisted of both lacquered leather and iron plates.
This armour has both the cuirass front and back, the front is labelled in large block capital letters ARMOUR FROM JAPAN. These two sections are made from horizontal plates with damaged shoulder supports. They are accompanied by sections of the kusazuri (thigh protectors) and a Momonari style helmet. This form of helmet dates from the late 16th century but was made throughout the peaceful Edo era.
At some point the whole ensemble has been painted black – possibly at the time of the lettering on the cuirass. It is hard to date the armour, but it is most likely c.1750 - 1850.
Date
1750 - 1850
Période de création
18th century, 19th Century
Dimensions
- Height: 430 mm
- Width: 380 mm
- Depth: 210 mm