PLATE XXXIV. 



Chinese Plate Armor (see p. 284). 

 Horseman's uniform, of K'ien-lung period (1736-95). The skirt is covered with 

 four parallel rows of light and elastic steel lamina?. In the coat, the steel plates are 

 inserted as an interlining. Steel helmet, surmounted by velvet plume, dragons being 

 engraved on the front, with silk covers for neck, ears, and occiput. The plume has 

 not been represented on the Plate, in order that the suit might be reproduced on a 

 larger scale. Obtained at Si-ngan. Cat. No. 1 18344. 



