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 eyecatching 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)
https://www.tnm.jp/modules/r_event/in...
*The armor area is open from January 19 to February 7, and the kimono area is open from February 9 to February 28.


■Related Works
Armor (Gusoku) with a TwoPiece Cuirass and Black Lacing
Edo period, 17th century, Formerly used by Sakakibara Yasumasa, Tokyo National Museum, Important Cultural Property
※Currently not on display
https://colbase.nich.go.jp/collection...

Portrait of Sakakibara Yasumasa
Edo period, 17th century, Tokyo National Museum, Important Cultural Property
※Currently not on display
https://colbase.nich.go.jp/collection...

The Wisdom King Fudō
Heian period, 11th century, Tokyo National Museum, Important Cultural Property
※Exhibited through April 18, 2021 in Room 11 of the Honkan.
https://colbase.nich.go.jp/collection...


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