Armor of an Officer of the Imperial Palace Guard

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Title: Armor of an Officer of the Imperial Palace Guard
Date Created: 18th century
Physical Dimensions: Helmet (a); H. including nape defense 21 3/4 in. (55.2 cm); H. excluding nape defense 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); D. 10 in. (25.4 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 7.5 oz. (2027 g)
Type: Armor
External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/32075
Medium: Steel, copper, gold, silk, metallic thread
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Culture: Chinese

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