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1953.5.1.7

Mask, or gorget, part of an unmatched suit of Japanese armour. [BH [OPS move] 22/8/2017]

1953.5.1.7

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Collection type
Object
Description
Mask, or gorget, part of an unmatched suit of Japanese armour. [BH [OPS move] 22/8/2017]
Long description
Mask, or gorget, part of an unmatched suit of Japanese armour. Metal mask that covers the lower section of the face, with metal ear covers on the sides. 4 metal plates attached to the bottom to cover the neck. Long moustache made from hair below the nose. The bottom plate is decorated with golden yarn. For associated objects please refer to [1953.5.1 .1-.23] [BH [OPS move] 21/8/2017]
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups
Japanese
Person
Field collector Frederick Cornes
PRM source Julian Cornes
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1861
Date collected
1861 - 1875
Acquisition information
Donated: 05/1953
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Material Hair, Material Textile, Material Yarn, Process Moulded, Process Lacquered Varnished, Process Tied
Dimensions
Height: max 220 mm, Depth: max 120 mm, Width: max 200 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1953.5.1.7

Search terms: Armour Weapon, Armour, Headgear

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