Unlike armor in many other cultures, Samurai armor was not merely for protection in battle—it was a reflection of the warrior’s status, lineage, and personal identity.

The Philbrook Museum’s Samurai exhibit showcases 80 pieces of armor, offering a glimpse into the art and history of Japan’s warrior class. Wednesday, March 26th 2025, 5:07 pm By: Alyssa Miller ...

Cincinnati Art Museum's "Dressed to Kill," on display through May 7, offers an up-close look at samurai armor, weapons and culture -- some pieces of which have never been displayed.

Samurai “clearly understood the functional requirements of armor,” Gabriel Barbier-Mueller, who with his wife, Ann, is the most important collector of samurai regalia outside Japan, said in a ...

Step into the world of ancient craftsmanship as skilled artisans revive the warrior's soul through the meticulous restoration of samurai armor. The process begins with carefully dismantling each ...

Samurai armor is displayed at the VMFA’s new exhibit, which focuses on armor of the Edo period (1615–1868). Margo Wagner, Times-Dispatch ...