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, wool, silk brocade, hemp-cloth, Helmet: 17 1/2 x 8 in. (44.5 x 20.3 cm), bowl height: 10 in. (25.4 cm) Coat: 42 x 43 1/2 in. (106.7 x 110.5 cm), sleeve length: 24 1/2 in. (62.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X957.3a-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

Possible place made: Korea

Medium

Leather, lacquer, gilt-copper, wool, silk brocade, hemp-cloth

Classification

Clothing

Dimensions

Helmet: 17 1/2 x 8 in. (44.5 x 20.3 cm), bowl height: 10 in. (25.4 cm) Coat: 42 x 43 1/2 in. (106.7 x 110.5 cm), sleeve length: 24 1/2 in. (62.2 cm)

Credit Line

Brooklyn Museum Collection

Accession Number

X957.3a-b

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