PLATE XXXV. 



Chinese Plate Armor (see p. 285). 

 Artillery-man's uniform, of K'ien-lung period (1736-95). The plates are re- 

 tained only for the protection of the shoulders. Each lamina is of steel and gold- 

 plated, and chased with a four-clawed dragon soaring in clouds. Steel helmet lined 

 with quilt, and chased with gilt figures of dragons in pursuit of the flamed jewel. 

 Obtained at Si-ngan. Cat. No. 11 8346. 



