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<em>Suit of Armor (Helmet and Coat)</em>, 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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1a_front_PS9.jpg)
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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1a_front_PS9.jpg)
<em>Suit of Armor (Helmet and Coat)</em>, 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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1a_front_PS9.jpg)

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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1a_front_PS9.jpg)

<em>Suit of Armor (Helmet and Coat)</em>, 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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1b_front_PS9.jpg)

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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1b_front_PS9.jpg)

<em>Suit of Armor (Helmet and Coat)</em>, 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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1a-b.jpg)

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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1a-b.jpg)

<em>Suit of Armor (Helmet and Coat)</em>, 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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1a_side_PS9.jpg)

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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1a_side_PS9.jpg)

<em>Suit of Armor (Helmet and Coat)</em>, 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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1a_back_PS9.jpg)

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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1a_back_PS9.jpg)

<em>Suit of Armor (Helmet and Coat)</em>, 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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1b_back_PS9.jpg)

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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1b_back_PS9.jpg)

<em>Suit of Armor (Helmet and Coat)</em>, 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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1a_left_SL4.jpg)

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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1a_left_SL4.jpg)

<em>Suit of Armor (Helmet and Coat)</em>, 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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1a_back_SL5.jpg)

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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1a_back_SL5.jpg)

<em>Suit of Armor (Helmet and Coat)</em>, 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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1a_right_SL5.jpg)

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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1a_right_SL5.jpg)

<em>Suit of Armor (Helmet and Coat)</em>, 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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1b_back_SL4.jpg)

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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1b_back_SL4.jpg)

<em>Suit of Armor (Helmet and Coat)</em>, 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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1a-b_transp4605.jpg)

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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1a-b_transp4605.jpg)

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Suit of Armor (Helmet and Coat)

Asian Art

MEDIUM Leather, lacquer, gilt-copper, suede, silk brocade, wool, fur
  • Place Made: Korea
    • DATES 19th century
    DYNASTY Joseon Dynasty
    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)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Asian Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER X957.1a-b
    CREDIT LINE Brooklyn Museum Collection
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    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). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X957.1a_front_PS9.jpg)
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    Asian Art
    Korea
    Joseon
    Choson
    costume
    armor
    ceremonial
    wool
    silk
    copper
    leather
    lacquer
    helmet
    coat
    19th Century
    19thC
    Feather
    Trident
    Neck guard
    Red
    Blue
    Fur
    Pattern
    Deok
    Virtue
    Dragons
    Scrolls
    Phoenixes

    TAGS

    Asian Art
    Korea
    Joseon
    Choson
    costume
    armor
    ceremonial
    wool
    silk
    copper
    leather
    lacquer
    helmet
    coat
    19th Century
    19thC
    Feather
    Trident
    Neck guard
    Red
    Blue
    Fur
    Pattern
    Deok
    Virtue
    Dragons
    Scrolls
    Phoenixes

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