Japanese armor was meant to protect samurai on the battlefield, but it was also a detailed work of art produced through skilled craftsmanship. Samurai sought to distinguish themselves on the battlefield by wearing eye-catching armor that was artistic as well as practical.
Learn about the features and highlights of samurai armor while watching a model actually try on a suit of armor and a helmet.
(Produced by Education Programming Division in January 2021)
【Related Exhibition】
Japanese Culture Unlocked: Armor, Kimonos, Lacquerware, and Woodblock Printing
Period: January 19, 2021–February 28, 2021
Venue: Honkan Room T4, Tokyo National Museum (Ueno Park)
*The armor area is open from January 19 to February 7, and the kimono area is open from February 9 to February 28.
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