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 eye-catching 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/index.php?controller=dtl&cid=13&id=10592&lang=en
*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 Two-Piece 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_items/tnm/F-20138-1?locale=en

Portrait of Sakakibara Yasumasa
Edo period, 17th century, Tokyo National Museum, Important Cultural Property
※Currently not on display
https://colbase.nich.go.jp/collection_items/tnm/F-20138-2?locale=en

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_items/tnm/C-1525?locale=en


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