Armor for the Torso and Hips
Object type: Armor for the torso and hips
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Dali Kingdom (present-day Yunnan, China)
Date: 12th–13th century
Medium: Leather, lacquer, copper alloy, iron
Dimensions: H. as mounted 24 in. (61 cm); W. 18 in. (45.7 cm); D. 18 in. (45.7 cm)
Classification: Armor for Man
Geography:    Yunnan or Sichuan   
Credit line: Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2014
Accession year: 2014
Tags: Dragons