Ichinotani Style Helmet, Iris leaf design, Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period, 16th-17th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Rooms 5 & 6
January 2, 2016 (Sat) - March 21, 2016 (Mon)
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)
Tachi SwordKnown as “Uesugi Tachi”, Ichimonji school, Kamakura period, 13th century (National Treasure)
Hyogo gusari no tachi Style Sword MountingWith scabbard decorated with birds/Known as “Uesugi Tachi”, Kamakura period, 13th century (National Treasure)
Ichinotani Style Helmet, Iris leaf design, Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period, 16th-17th century