Armour (dōmaru), 1600-1750 - a photo on Flickriver

Armour (dōmaru), 1600-1750

            Steel, iron, lacquer, gilt-copper alloy, silk, horn, doe-skin, leather

This style of armour was prized by the samurai for its lightness and flexibility.  The torso covering wraps easily around the body and fastens at the side, and there are no cumbersome shoulder or neck protectors.  At the back is a fitting to support a banner with the family crest: in battle, this flag identified friend from foe. 
[The Queen's Gallery]

Taken in the exhibition

Japan: Courts and Culture
(April 2022 - February 2023)

The Royal Collection holds some of the most significant examples of Japanese art and design in the western world. For the first time, highlights from this outstanding collection are brought together to tell the story of 300 years of diplomatic, artistic and cultural exchange between the British and Japanese royal and imperial families. The exhibition includes rare pieces of porcelain and lacquer, samurai armour, embroidered screens and diplomatic gifts from the reigns of James I to Queen Elizabeth II. Together, they offer a unique insight into the worlds of ritual, honour and artistry linking the courts and cultures of Britain and Japan.
[The Queen's Gallery]

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Taken on: January 28, 2023

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28.01.23

London

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Japan: Courts and Culture

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gilt-copper alloy

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