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History – World – Samurai Armour – Japan
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When we hear the name Samurai we immediately relate it with Japan. Japan has a big history about the Samurai Warriors and also the Samurai Armour worn by them for the purpose of defending themselves as a protection due to injuries which were caused by arrows swords and spears during times of war or fights. The fierceness and the effeciency of these warriors is famous and well known.
This particular Samurai Armour made of Lacquered iron platelets is having a overall height of 1.25 meters from is from Japan. It is signed (cuirass) Unkai Mitsunao. It consists of Cuirass and sleeves belongs to the Momoyama period which is of late 16th centure A.D. The helmet is of 17th century A.D. The other parts belong to the 18th – 19th century A.D.
The color is a combination of shining metallic color and chocolate black color. The mask at the face is made of metal and is triangular in shape having a bulge in the front where the face of the warrior comes The hands are completely covered and are a combination of metal and silk braid. It covers the hands till the wrists to offer complete protection as gloves were worn in the hands.
The basic form of the armour of the samurai changed little from the Heian period which was between 749-1185 A.D. until the end of the feudal era in 1867 A.D. In this example rows of lacquered iron platelets are linked together with silk braid to allow ease of movement.
The small size of the plates indicate that armour was now required to protect against gun-shot rather than arrows which was the one of the main weapons during earlier times. Armour remained in use throughout the peaceful Edo period too which was from 1804 – 1867 A.D. for ceremonial use. Though made in the ancient style it tended to be lighter for the sake of comfort as well as appearance.
Japanese history is full of clans and wars and lots of warriors were required to defend the respective territories. Obviously they were killings and revenge killings which led to a lot of bloodshed as each part wanted to have the last word on the issue and mark their stamp of authority. Which they were very particular about.
If we go into minute details we can unravel many interesting things which historians, art and antique collectors and tourists from all over the world would want to look at, appreciate and enjoy the rich cultural heritage which existed in Japanese history during those times.
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