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Samurai Armor of the Gusoku type18th century

Not on view
Full suit of Japanese armor displayed upright, lacquered in glossy black with navy lacing, antler helmet ornaments, and a grimacing face mask

Unknown, Samurai Armor of the Gusoku type, 18th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Leslie Prince Salzman, photo @ Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Samurai Armor of the Gusoku type
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
18th century
Period
Edo period (1603-1868)
Medium
Textile, leather, iron and copper alloys, silk lacing, horn, paper and lacquer
Dimensions
60 × 36 × 24 in. (152.4 × 91.44 × 60.96 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Leslie Prince Salzman
Accession Number
M.89.158a-k
Classification
Arms and Armor
Collecting Area
Japanese Art

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