Breastplaste Depecting Character Hachiman, God of War
Object type: Breastplate
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Japanese
Artist: Myōchin Morisuke|Myōchin Munesuke
Artist bio: Japanese, active 18th century|Japanese, Edo period, 1688–1735
Artist role: Armorer|Decorator
Artist nationality: Japanese|Japanese
Date: 18th century
Medium: Steel, lacquer, and copper alloy
Dimensions: H. 15 3/4 in. (39.1 cm), W. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)
Classification: Armor Parts
Geography:    Sagami   
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession year: 1936