Armoured legging, suneate

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Warriors on horseback were very vulnerable to the sweeping sword strokes of their enemies. The shin pad or suneate was tied to the lower leg with silk ties. It extends over the knee to give extra protection.

The shin pad is made of chain mail is ribbed to keep it rigid. It is heavily padded with cotton, to make it easier to wear.

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• Online ID: 000-190-004-304-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1905.184 E
• Date: 19th century
  Early 19th century
  
• Material: Suit of armour / thigh piece
  
• Dimensions: 66.00" H (whole suit)
  
• What: Suit of armour / thigh piece
  
• Subject: Weapons / armour
  
• Who:
• Where: Japan
  
• Event:
• Description: Two thigh pieces from a suit of armour, of figured blue silk and applied linked chain-mail and lacquered plates: Japan, early 19th century
  
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