Lamellae of Lamellar Armor (Probably from a Corselet)
Unknown artist
Date: 1st–6th century
Medium: Bronze, gold
Dimensions: largest L. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); W. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm); smallest L. 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm); W. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
Classification: Armor Parts
Culture: Japanese
Gift of Bashford Dean, by exchange, 1906
Date range
None
Largest dimension
6.4 cm
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