Sleeve and gauntlet, kote

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. The less vulnerable back of the sleeve is made of specially woven blue silk with a brocaded design. The mitten-style of glove is reinforced with ribs of iron.

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Online ID:	000-190-004-302-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1905.184 C
Date:	19th century Early 19th century
Material:
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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