This luxurious armor was worn for ceremonies, rather than for battles, such as royal court meetings, or military parades. Yellow bronze rivets are nailed on a fabric depicting a chainmail armor, which is weaved with gold and black silk thread.
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Details
Title: Ceremonial Armor
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: China, Qing dynasty(1644-1911)
Physical Dimensions: w173 x l147 ㎝
Type: Costume
Rights: The Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum, Sookmyung Women's University
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