Armor (Nimai-Dō Gusoku) with Box

Japanese

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With its striking red color, the armor belongs to a style that is referred to as Akazonae (lit. “red arms”). Akazonae was a troop formation that emerged in the sixteenth century, of which all members were entirely clad in red, even including the banner. As the red color stood out prominently on the battlefield and came from cinnabar, a then expensive product with limited availability, Akazonae armors were mostly restricted to elite forces and were passed down as a symbol of honor and bravery from generation to generation.

Armor (<i>Nimai-Dō Gusoku</i>) with Box, Iron, leather, lacquer, textile, wood, Japanese

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Armor (<i>Nimai-Dō Gusoku</i>) with Box, Iron, leather, lacquer, textile, wood, Japanese
Armor (<i>Nimai-Dō Gusoku</i>) with Box, Iron, leather, lacquer, textile, wood, Japanese
Armor (<i>Nimai-Dō Gusoku</i>) with Box, Iron, leather, lacquer, textile, wood, Japanese
Armor (<i>Nimai-Dō Gusoku</i>) with Box, Iron, leather, lacquer, textile, wood, Japanese

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