Suit of Samurai Armor

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Authors

Emison Museum, DePauw University

Document Type

Image

Publication Date

11-1-1991

Abstract

Suit of Samurai Armor Japanese, Ashikaga Period (1338 – 1573 C.E.) fabric, metal and mixed media Gift of Arthur E. Klauser '45, 1991.11.159

Comments

Japanese armor emphasized both function and form. The leather, polished wood, metal, and colored cording combine to create an aesthetically pleasing covering and strong, comparatively lightweight protection perfect for hand-to-hand combat. Worn primarily for protection, face masks also reflected an artistic purpose through the depiction of characters such as monkeys and goblins, as well as more human appearances.

Recommended Citation

Museum, Emison, "Suit of Samurai Armor" (1991). Shidzuo Iikubo '23 Asian Art Gallery. 17, Scholarly and Creative Work from DePauw University.
https://scholarship.depauw.edu/iikubo/17