Armour, F91.98

Padded section of armour. Possibly lines the top of the back/lower neck to protect it from the armour. Could also be under chin padding. Has white hexagon shapes on the main underside part, which are matched by iron shapes underneath. White tuffs of cord in middle of hexagons. Rest of underside is white/cream. Lined in blue and yellow pattern. Other side has geometric pattern in orange, red and green. Pattern has cloud and flower shaped decoration, with small crosses.

Locality Japan