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What is Japanese armor called?

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What is Japanese armor called?
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.
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1990s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay

Japanese Antique Combat Helmet 'Kabuto' 1800s Edo Era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique combat helmet made around 1800s in Edo era in Japan. Kabuto is a type of helmet first used by ancient Japanese warriors which, in later periods, became an impor...
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Japanese Red Samurai Armour Beginning of Meiji period 1900s
Located in Paris, FR
During the Heian period, the unique Japanese samurai armour o-yoroi and do-maru appeared.
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 suit of Japanese samurai armor (yoroi), crafted in the Showa period (post-World War II...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal, Brass

Samuraï Maeda Armor
Located in Paris, FR
Made with original japanese fabrics only use for samuraï armor confection, with solid brass and metal details, ceremonial armor with minor structural damages due to time and restora...
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Fabric, Glass

Antique Vintage Pre-War Japanese Signed Kendo Fighting Mask and Protective Armor
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic and rare early Japanese Kendo (The Samurai Way/Path of the Sword) martial arts set of protective armor/armour including the Men (mask), Do (torso/bust protector) and Tare...
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

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