Domaru Type Armor, With black leather lacing in katatsumadori style, Muromachi period, 15th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Rooms 5 & 6
January 2, 2014 (Thu) - March 23, 2014 (Sun)
Beginning with the sword which is the most important possession of a samurai, this gallery focuses on arms and armor, saddlery, attire of the warriors as well as their portraits and hand-writings.
Current exhibit includes:
Domaru Type Armor, With black leather lacing in katatsumadori style, Muromachi period, 15th century (Important Cultural Property)
Wakizashi Sword, Known as "Ishida Sadamune", By Sadamune, Nanbokucho period, 14th century (Important Cultural Property)
Mounting for Kowakizashi Style Sword (For wakizashi sword known as "Ishida Sadamune"), Edo period, 17th century (Important Cultural Property)
Tachi Sword, Signed "Kunimune", By Kunimune, Kamakura period, 13th century (National Treasure, Lent by Toshogu, Tochigi)
Mounting for Itomaki-no-tachi Style Sword (For tachi sword "Kunimune"), Edo period, 17th century (National Treasure, Lent by Toshogu, Tochigi)
Yoroi-hitatare (Suit worn under armor), Tortoiseshell pattern on light green ground, Edo period, 19th century
Jinbaori (Coat worn over armor), Black fur with Chinese character design, Edo period, 19th century