Armor (Gusoku) with a Two-Piece Cuirass and White Lacing 白糸威二枚胴具足しろいとおどしにまいどうぐそく
Description
The helmet depicts a sea creature called the horned turban, which represents an impenetrable defense because of its thick shell. The breastplate is modeled on European armor, which was adopted by the samurai for its exotic appearance and the protection it offered against spears and muskets.
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ColBase
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National Institutes for Cultural Heritage
The National Institutes for Cultural Heritage (NICH) comprise four National Museums (Tokyo National Museum, Kyoto National Museum, Nara National Museum, and Kyushu National Museum) and two National Research Institutes for Cultural Properties (Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, and Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties), as well as the International Research Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region (IRCI) in Sakai City, for a total of seven institutions.
Last updated
July 20, 2026