Two types of lamellar armor constructed in this era: Left, constructed from various pieces, the other~ Right: Long skirt tail, connected by straps and belts. The former remained well in use in China until the Liao, Jin, and Yuan dynasties, while the later fell out of use in China by the end of Tang but still remained popular with the Mongols and the Tibetans.
Two types of lamellar armor constructed in this era: Left, constructed from various pieces, the other~ Right: Long skirt tail, connected by straps and belts. The former remained well in use in China until the Liao, Jin, and Yuan dynasties, while the later fell out of use in China by the end of Tang but still remained popular with the Mongols and the Tibetans.