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Thigh and Knee Guard from a Suit of Armor
Image Not Available for Thigh and Knee Guard from a Suit of Armor

Thigh and Knee Guard from a Suit of Armor

CultureChinese
Date1662
MediumBrocade in scale armor with steel plates
DimensionsOverall: 29 3/4 × 20 1/2 inches (75.57 × 52.07 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number35-217/3
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DescriptionThigh and knee guard. Gold and black brocade in scale armor pattern, lined with steel plates and studded with gilt bronze nails.
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