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Shoulder Guard

17th century (Made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Decoration of fans, hollyhocks, bamboo and plum with letter.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Iron splashed with silver, trimmed with silk.
Brief description
Shoulder guard decorated with fans, hollyhocks, bamboo and plum, iron splashed with silver, Nagasone Kotetsu, Japan, 17th century.
Physical description
Decoration of fans, hollyhocks, bamboo and plum with letter.
Dimensions
  • Height: 31cm
  • Width: 29cm
Style
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.968-1916

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Record createdDecember 15, 1999
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