Refined Armor of the Samurai

The Dōmaru is a type of armor that first appeared in the mid-Heian period. Initially worn primarily by lower-ranking samurai and lightly armored foot soldiers, it was later adopted by high-ranking warriors as well. This particular piece features a richly colored design, with black-lacquered leather dyed in indigo and small plates laced together with white and crimson threads. The helmet is adorned with "Kuwagata" and a "Sanko sword," a symbol believed to ward off evil.

ABOUT THIS DESIGNATION

Black-Leather Shoulder-Side-Laced Domaru Armor

Kurokawa Katatsumadori-Odoshi no Dōmaru

Muromachi Period

15th century

Helmet bowl height: 14.0 cm

Body height: 30.0 cm

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Created based on the information available on ColBase

https://colbase.nich.go.jp/collection_items/tnm/F-19987?locale=ja