Armor Set with Navy Lacing

UnknownEdo period

Saitama Prefectual Museum of History and Folklore
Saitama City, Japan

This armor set with navy lacing is characterized by the helmet with the figure of the elephant which raised a nose. It is thought that it was made in the middle of Edo period. It may be this armor set made in reference to the elephant which visited Japan in 1728.

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Title: Armor Set with Navy Lacing
Creator: Unknown
Date: Edo period
Physical Dimensions: h46 cm
Type: Armor
External Link: http://www.saitama-rekimin.spec.ed.jp/

Saitama Prefectual Museum of History and Folklore

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