Description An Imperial Gilt Bronze and Iron Helmet and Partial Set of Armor
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
清 御製鐵鎏金龍鳳紋嵌寳頭盔、織金鎖子紋地甲胄及鯊魚皮鞘刀筷一組
the iron helmet cast in a domed shape, and flanked with gilt bronze details, with an attached gold and black silk woven nape and cheek guard with visible rounded rivet heads; the long sleeved tunic with horseshoe cuffs and shoulder defenses of similar ground, further worked with polychrome dragon roundels, covered with gilt bronze shields beneath chased plates; together with a shagreen utensil kit and belt mounted with gilt bronze 'dragon' details.
Length of jacket from collar to hem 25 in., 83.5 cm. Shoulder pad 16 in.,
Property from a Private Chicago Estate
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