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1. www.metmuseum.org › art › collectionArmor (Yoroi) | Japanese | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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   A yoroi is a cavalry armor worn by samurai comprising in its basic form a kabuto (helmet), dō (cuirass) with kusazuri (multipart skirt pendant), and sode (shoulder guards).

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3. wamupdates.worcesterart.org › 2020 › 11Uncovering the Stylish Complexity and Craftsmanship of ...

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   While the style faded from usage in the 16th century, due to the better protection offered by Tosei Gusoku, it along with ō-yoroi saw a return to popularity as ceremonial armors during the Edo period (1603-1868). Dō-maru gusoku (full set of armor for a samurai). Japanese. Edo Period, early mid-18th century.

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4. sengokudaimyo.com › katchu-katchuch011. History of Armor — Sengoku Daimyo

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   During the Kamakura Period (1183–1333) the ō-yoroi was the principal armour of those of rank, but samurai found the dō-maru a lighter, more comfortable armour than the ō-yoroi and began to wear it more and more often.

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