Armor Fragments of Scales from a Cuirass
ca. 300–710

Arms and Armor

Armor Fragments of Scales from a Cuirass

Culture Japanese

Date ca. 300–710

Material / Medium Iron

Dimensions largest fragment: L. 5 in. (12.7 cm); W. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm); smallest fragment: L. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); W. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)

Classification Armor Parts

Country / Origin Japan

Collection Credit Gift of Bashford Dean, by exchange, 1906