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Suit of armor with helmet; sword rack; stirrups; & saddle skirts.

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applied arts early modern edo japanese

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HARUTA KATSUMITSU (act. 18th c.): Highly decorated armor was a symbol of privileged status rather than practical fighting equipment. The suit is signed by the makers Haruta Katsumitsu and Juryo Mitsumasa.

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