Armored Vest (Manchira), late 18th–early 19th century, Japanese, Silk brocade, iron, Surcoat, This vest-shaped manchira is lined around the neck with small iron plates sewn between the layers of fabric. Intended to be worn over an armor, it afforded the samurai added protection and warmth as well as a richer and more colorful appearance
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Armored Vest, Manchira, late 18th–early 19th century, Japanese, Silk brocade, iron, Surcoat, vest-shaped, manchira, lined, neck, small iron, plates, sewn, layers, fabric, Intended, worn, armor, afforded, samurai added, protection, warmth, well, richer, colorful appearance
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