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Rare Chinese Tribal Cuirass, Yi People, 19th c

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Rare Chinese Tribal Cuirass, Yi People, 19th c

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Yi warrior's upper body armor. The bodice is of lacquered and painted leather from which hang multiple rows of small leather plates bound together with leather cord. A suit of armor was a symbol of status, ceremony and identity for a member of the Warrior Class of the Yi minority. Sichuan, China, 19th century. Size (open): 22'' x 40'' (56 x 102 cm). Reference: Shi Songshan, Editor, The Costumes and Adornments of Chinese Yi Nationality Picture Album. Provenance: Lee and Vichai Chinalai collection.

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Rare Chinese Tribal Cuirass, Yi People, 19th c

Name: Rare Chinese Tribal Cuirass, Yi People, 19th c
SKU: 87825705
Price: 1200 USD
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