https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb From the 3rd Century until the 19th en-us 2017-02-09 00:52:01 UTC 2025-11-14 02:24:48 UTC hello@padlet.com lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/152938209 Recreated armour display in a museum]]> 2017-02-09 22:26:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/152938209 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/152938604 Well preserved armor from Kofun tomb site]]> 2017-02-09 22:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/152938604 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/152938843 The difference between keiko and tanko armour is that tanko is large plates stitched together while keiko is many smaller scales stitched together. The rest of the armour was likely cotton, sometimes padded with rolls of cotton tied with cotton drawstrings.]]> 2017-02-09 22:30:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/152938843 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/152939433 Similar to Chinese custom of burying clay models of warriors. This warrior is clearly wearing plated armor.]]> 2017-02-09 22:34:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/152939433 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/152941411 The Mongol fleet destroyed in a typhoon, ink and water on paper, by Kikuchi Yōsai, 1847 (Note - this is 600 years after the event)]]> 2017-02-09 22:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/152941411 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153310517 set of two Japanese illustrated handscrolls (emakimono) composed between 1275 and 1293. They were commissioned by the samurai Takezaki Suenaga in order to record his battlefield valor and deeds during the Mongol invasions of Japan.]]> 2017-02-12 22:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153310517 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153311594 note the different sizes, shapes and number of lacing holes. Sometimes the kozane were made of metal, sometimes hardened leather. They were typically painted with lacquer.]]> 2017-02-12 22:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153311594 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153332654 For centuries Japanese people have used the sap of this tree to paint many different objects, including armour]]> 2017-02-13 02:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153332654 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153333611 Made to look very elaborate for both rider and horse]]> 2017-02-13 03:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153333611 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153334427 This is a reproduction made c. 1880s
This style of armour is particularly good for archery and horseback riding.]]> 2017-02-13 03:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153334427 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153334930 A reproduction of the simple breastplate worn by ashigaru (common soldiers), note the lightweight hat and shin protection.]]> 2017-02-13 03:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153334930 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153335517 2017-02-13 03:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153335517 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153335630 Less complex than the o-yoroi and with one large solid 'dou' or breastplate. Note the moustache attached to the facemask.]]> 2017-02-13 03:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153335630 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153342248 2017-02-13 04:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153342248 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153342794 Notice the now cracked lacquer.]]> 2017-02-13 04:55:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153342794 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153342910 The ridgeline down the breastplate was thought to prevent bullets by deflecting them. The helmet is worn backwards and has the nape guard and mask added to give it a distinctive Japanese look.]]> 2017-02-13 04:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153342910 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153343528 2017-02-13 05:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153343528 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153343774 This is a particularly well preserved example of a general's armour from the Sengoku period. The box below is where a general would have kept his armour when he was not wearing it.]]> 2017-02-13 05:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153343774 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153344060 This would be carried by retainers (non-soldiers who worked for their superiors)]]> 2017-02-13 05:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153344060 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153344455 Notice the unique maedate (the helmet crest) made of eagle feathers.
For sale at 100 000 yen (about $1145 Australian)]]> 2017-02-13 05:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153344455 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153344748 2017-02-13 05:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153344748 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153344784 2017-02-13 05:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153344784 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153344895 A man whose family bought the right to be called 'goshi' (the lowest rank of samurai as opposed to 'kashi' the high rank) by working as sake brewers. He is a famous samurai for carrying both a sword and a pistol during the end of the Edo period]]> 2017-02-13 05:27:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153344895 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153345218 Kendo is the art of sword fighting (like fencing) in the Japanese style. Many samurai started kendo schools during the many years of peace during the Edo Period]]> 2017-02-13 05:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153345218 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153345658 2017-02-13 05:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153345658 lachlan_grant https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153345770 The unique hairstyle is called a 'chonmage'.]]> 2017-02-13 05:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lachlan_grant/bgzyiqkzbojb/wish/153345770