Parade Armor of Emperor Qiun-Long
Item
- Identifier
- 2018.0.172
- Title
- Parade Armor of Emperor Qiun-Long
- 乾隆大阅甲胄
- Creator
- Unknown Artist
- Description
- Ceremonial piece called “war clothing” worn by the emperor during grandiose military parades organized in the courtyard of the imperial residence; In 1860, during the burning of the Old Summer Palace by the Anglo-French expedition forces, this suit of armor was looted by French soldiers and taken to France.
- Date
- 1758
- Current Location
- The Army Museum
- Type
- Weapons and armor
- Rights Holder
- Musée de l'Armée
