Yoroi is traditional samurai armor, which, from a historical perspective, represents not only a warrior’s protection on the battlefield, but also a cherished symbol of the warrior tradition and the glory of ancestors—displayed in the most prominent place within a home or offered as a votive object with reverence to Buddhist or Shinto shrines. A complete set of armor resembles an almost anthropomorphic statue, sometimes even a fantastical stylization.
Rare armor Nió dó gusoku 仁 王 胴 具 足 in tecu sabi iro nuri design (with a lacquer finish imitating rusty iron), Momoyama period, early Edo period, early 17th century
View detailTōsei gusoku armor in the Yukinoshita dō style, Edo period (1603 - 1868)
View detailYoroi Ni-Mai-Dó : Myōchin 明珍 A magnificent suit of armor in ni mai dō in the kebiki odoshi style, Edo period (1603 - 1868)
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