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Ancient Armor Suits in China (11)

Guangming Online)  09:51, December 04, 2012

(Italy) Part of Lang Shining's Deer Hunting, which shows garments worn for riding and hunting when Manchu noble men hunting in hunting ground. Deer hunting was a kind of imperial hunting activity with the function of both entertainment and practicing military skills. The drawing was painted in 1741.

The Qing Dynasty armor suits were divided into coat of mail andweishang. On each shoulder of the coat of mail, there is a protective shoulder pad, under which there is an armpit guard. In addition, metal chest plates were attached on front and back, and a trapezoid shaped belly protector was added as well.

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(Editor:杜明明、叶欣)

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