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Ancient Armor Suits in China (7)

Guangming Online)  09:51, December 04, 2012

Tang Dynasty soldiers wearing armors. (Painted according to Tang Dynasty frescoes in Dunhuang, selected from Research on Ancient Chinese Clothes and Adornments written by Shen Congwen)

At the prime of the Tang Dynasty, the strong national power led to a more peaceful time. The once practical armor suits became more decorative than functional. The suits were painted, and even the inner garments were embroidered with animals.

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(Editor:杜明明、叶欣)

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