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Arms and Armor of the Samurai | 12th–19th century

Major Work(s) on Exhibit 9 results
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Important Cultural Property Armor ("Gusoku") with a European-Style Cuirass and Dark Blue Lacing Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century F-20137
Important Cultural Property Cord-Wrapped Sword Mounting ("Itomaki no Tachi") with Paulownia Flowers Muromachi period, 15th century F-19991 On exhibit from November 29, 2022
Important Cultural Property Blade for a Long Sword ("Tachi"), Named “Hōjō Tachi” By the Ichimonji school Kamakura period, 13th century F-151-2 On exhibit from November 29, 2022
Highlight Important Cultural Property Chain-Fitted Sword Mounting ("Hyōgo Gusari no Tachi") with Triple-Triangle Crests Kamakura period, 13th century F-151-1 On exhibit from November 29, 2022
Highlight Cliff-Shaped Helmet with Iris Leaves Azuchi-Momoyama–Edo period, 16th–17th century F-20135
Armor ("Gusoku") with a "Dōmaru" Cuirass and White Lacing Edo period, 17th century F-17209
Important Cultural Property Armor ("Haramaki") with Black Lacing in the Middle Muromachi period, 15th century F-19990
Highlight Surcoat ("Jinbaori") with Lions Reportedly given to Tomita Ippaku by Toyotomi Hideyoshi Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century I-221 On exhibit from January 2, 2023
Highlight Surcoat ("Jinbaori") with Lions Reportedly owned by Toyotomi Hideyoshi Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century I-3456 On exhibit from January 2, 2023