Suit of Armor (Helmet and Coat)

19th century

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Caption

Suit of Armor (Helmet and Coat), 19th century. Leather, lacquer, gilt-copper, suede, silk brocade, wool, fur, Helmet (a): 32 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (82.6 x 21.6 cm) Coat (b): 42 x 52 in. (106.7 x 132.1 cm), sleeve length: 24 1/2 in. (62.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Suit of Armor (Helmet and Coat)

Date

19th century

Dynasty

Joseon Dynasty

Geography

Place made: Korea

Medium

Leather, lacquer, gilt-copper, suede, silk brocade, wool, fur

Classification

Clothing

Dimensions

Helmet (a): 32 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (82.6 x 21.6 cm) Coat (b): 42 x 52 in. (106.7 x 132.1 cm), sleeve length: 24 1/2 in. (62.2 cm)

Credit Line

Brooklyn Museum Collection

Accession Number

X957.1a-b

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