Arms and Armor of the Samurai | 12th–19th century
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Armor (Dōmaru) with Black and White Lacing, Muromachi period, 15th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Rooms 5 & 6
February 11, 2020 (Tue) - April 26, 2020 (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.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Armor ([Dōmaru]) with Black and White Lacing | Muromachi period, 15th century | F-19987 | |||
| Important Cultural Property | Long Sword ([Tachi]), Named “Shishiō” | By a swordsmith in the Yamato region | Heian period, 12th century | F-152-1 | On exhibit through February 16, 2020 | ||
| Important Cultural Property | Long Sword ([Tachi]) | By Sadazane | Kamakura period, 13th century | Gift of Meitokukai Foundation of the Mitani Clan of Izumo Province F-20156-1 | On exhibit through February 16, 2020 | ||
| Highlight | National Treasure | Dagger ([tantō]) | By Yukimitsu | Kamakura period, 14th century | F-19967-1 | On exhibit from February 18, 2020 |