Armor, Three Kingdoms period (Gaya), 5th century by Unknown artist

Armor, Three Kingdoms period (Gaya), 5th century

Three Kingdoms period (Gaya), 5th century

Iron

Tokyo National Museum

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A heavily rusted iron helmet and chest plate armor from the Gaya period is displayed on a black pedestal against a plain background. The frame of this cuirass is made of metal bands, with triangular plates fastened to the frame with rivets. This cuirass is made to fit the curves of the human body, suggesting the high level of metalworking techniques of the time. Findspot: Reportedly found in Yeonsan-dong, Busan, Korea Donor: Gift of the Ogura Foundation

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armor helmet chest plate centered symmetry frontal view ancient armor iron artifact cream charcoal rust ancient

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