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<em>Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces</em>, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.963_bw.jpg)
Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.963_bw.jpg)
<em>Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces</em>, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.963_bw.jpg)

Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.963_bw.jpg)

<em>Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces</em>, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963A_front.jpg)

Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963A_front.jpg)

<em>Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces</em>, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963_metal_parts.jpg)

Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963_metal_parts.jpg)

<em>Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces</em>, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963_part2_back.jpg)

Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963_part2_back.jpg)

<em>Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces</em>, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963_part2_front.jpg)

Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963_part2_front.jpg)

<em>Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces</em>, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963b_back.jpg)

Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963b_back.jpg)

<em>Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces</em>, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963b_front.jpg)

Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963b_front.jpg)

<em>Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces</em>, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963c.jpg)

Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963c.jpg)

<em>Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces</em>, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963d.jpg)

Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963d.jpg)

<em>Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces</em>, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963e_Part1.jpg)

Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963e_Part1.jpg)

<em>Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces</em>, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963e_Part2.jpg)

Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963e_Part2.jpg)

<em>Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces</em>, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963f_side1.jpg)

Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963f_side1.jpg)

<em>Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces</em>, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963f_side2.jpg)

Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963f_side2.jpg)

<em>Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces</em>, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963g.jpg)

Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963g.jpg)

<em>Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces</em>, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963A_detail1.jpg)

Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963A_detail1.jpg)

<em>Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces</em>, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963A_detail2.jpg)

Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963A_detail2.jpg)

<em>Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces</em>, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963A_side.jpg)

Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.34.963A_side.jpg)

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Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces

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MEDIUM Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems
  • Place Made: China
    • DATES 1821-1850
    DYNASTY Qing Dynasty
    PERIOD Daoguang Period
    DIMENSIONS Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm) B: 15 3/4 x 33 1/16 in. (40 x 84 cm) C (at waist): 50 3/8 x 36 5/8 in. (128 x 93 cm) D (each of the two pieces): 14 3/16 x 14 15/16 in. (36 x 38 cm) E (each of the two pieces): 19 11/16 x 18 7/8 in. (50 x 48 cm) F (each of the two pieces): 10 1/4 x 20 1/2 in. (26 x 52 cm) G (Each of the two pieces):  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Asian Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 34.963
    CREDIT LINE Brooklyn Museum Collection
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    CAPTION Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.963_bw.jpg)
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    <em>Armor and Helmet:A-helmet,B-2-part vest,C-skirt,D-2 underarm pieces,E-2shoulder guards,F-2 sleeves,G-2 coat pieces</em>, 1821-1850. Embroidered silk, brass, silver, gems, Overall: 24 7/16 x 70 7/8 in. (62 x 180 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 34.963. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.963_bw.jpg)
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