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.

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

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 ...

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.