Sleeve and gauntlet, kote

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The sleeve and integral gauntlet of a suit of armour, kote, was attached by ties and buttons to the cuirass. The hands are protected from the lethal blade of a Japanese sword. The mitten-style of glove is reinforced with ribs of iron.

The front of the sleeve is made of padded chain mail, strengthened with iron ribs in the upper and lower section. The mitten-style of glove is also reinforced with ribs of iron.

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• Online ID: 000-190-004-301-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1905.184 C
• Date: 19th century
  Early 19th century
  
• Material: Suit of armour / shoulder piece
  
• Dimensions: 66.00" H (whole suit)
  
• What: Suit of armour / shoulder piece
  
• Subject: Weapons / armour
  
• Who:
• Where: Japan
  
• Event:
• Description: Two shoulder pieces from a suit of armour, of black lacquered metal and papier-mache: Japan, early 19th century
  
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