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What is Japanese armor called?
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What Japanese armor is called depends on the type. Karuta is samurai armor made up of metal plates in square and rectangle shapes, while tatami armor features lighter plating with six-sided geometric plates. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Japanese armor.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Japanese Armor Clay Bell Yoroi Dorei from Ohyama Jinjya 1990s
Located in Paris, FR
A Yoroi Dorei is a traditional Japanese clay bell shaped like a suit of samurai armor. These bells
Category
1990s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
Japanese Antique Combat Helmet 'Kabuto' 1800s Edo Era
Located in Paris, FR
traditional Japanese armour worn by the samurai class and their retainers in feudal Japan.
The materials
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Japanese Red Samurai Armour Beginning of Meiji period 1900s
Located in Paris, FR
50 x H170 cm
Scholars agree that Japanese armour first appeared in the 4th century, with the
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Iron
Showa-Period Japanese Samurai Armor (Yoroi), with Paulownia Crest, Post-WWII
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Showa-Period Japanese Samurai Armor with Paulownia Crest, Post-WWII Diplomatic Gift
A complete
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal, Brass
Samuraï Maeda Armor
Located in Paris, FR
japanese fabrics only use for
samuraï armor confection, with solid brass and
metal details, ceremonial
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Fabric, Glass
$28,122
Antique Vintage Pre-War Japanese Signed Kendo Fighting Mask and Protective Armor
Located in Studio City, CA
protective armor/armour including the Men (mask), Do (torso/bust protector) and Tare.
We believe this set
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
