@metmuseum: Armor with a surprise! ⚔️ This exceptionally crafted Japanese armor or gusoku was created not for the battlefield but to signal wealth. It is an outstanding example of late Edo period (19th century) armor that revives traditional styles from before the sixteenth century. During the Edo period, a time of relative peace and stability, the practical use of armor decreased. High-ranking warriors who could afford a new suit focused on its decorative aspect. Although several examples exist where parts of an armor include compartments, the use of a medicine container with a spoon and an inkstone with a brush is unique and not seen on any other known suit. — 🪶 “Helmet bowl” by Neo Masanobu 根尾正信 (Japanese, active early 18th century), “Armor (Gusoku) with Box,” 19th century; helmet bowl, early 18th century. Iron, leather, lacquer, textile, silver, gold, brass, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), feather, wood, glass, boar bristle. Gift of Rosemary and Leighton R. Longhi, in honor of John Carpenter, 2023 (2023.735.5a–y). On view in Gallery 377.
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Region: US
Friday 19 September 2025 16:50:00 GMT
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Smeagol :
The little hidden medicine boxes and ink stone are badass.
2025-09-21 14:45:24
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Tosh 🦋 :
“Medicine pouches 😏” this is really cool. Thank you for sharing.
2025-09-20 14:16:43
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DasDropCosplay 👹☃️🎄🐺🏅🎨🧋 :
so awesome. beautiful work.
2025-10-12 02:25:39
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user4497964146725 :
Are the medicine boxes for fast healing during combat?
2025-09-20 19:25:28
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James :
UTILITY GAUNTLENTS??
2025-09-20 23:22:39
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jasontsay :
samurai drip is so tuff
2025-09-24 04:37:28
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Jason :
I gasped when the inkstone was revealed
2025-09-19 21:02:14
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JennyDiver :
how old is it?
2025-10-10 00:21:43
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Chandelier Hospitality Therapy :
who making this for me to wear EVERYDAY 🤣🥰this this is🔥
2025-09-28 16:16:10
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Oni :
there's an antique store in Kyoto that has like 5 of these for sale just casually out on the shop floor
2025-09-20 08:09:51
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Nate :
when I hit the lottery I'll have this
2025-10-09 03:34:25
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ThatNerdyGirl :
If I'm correct, this armor was donated to a Temple in Japan by the maker(?), then sold to a Japanese antique specialist in Kyoto, who then sold it to a gentleman who became a curator at the MET, who then donated it permanently to the MET. 🤔
2025-09-19 23:18:06
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Immortalispage :
im sure they are keeping it well preserved but dont you think it should be displayed in Japan
2025-09-20 03:37:50
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JenXher :
All the details are insane. What an incredible piece
2025-09-20 12:46:46
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Din Sylvan :
And just think, these are only the hidden compartments you've found so far!
2025-10-05 08:44:57
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Mickey :
You sound like Seth that’s awesome!
2025-10-09 17:20:52
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Jesus Herrera :
How’d it come into museums possession?
2025-09-28 19:21:56
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Cassie Durden :
I saw this samurai exhibit when it was at the Phil Brook in Tulsa!!
2025-09-20 13:29:44
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Seen :
Who owned this?
2025-09-19 22:53:21
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Christie Flower :
You say it has “some age, some damage,” but you could have fooled me. The woven fibers/textile parts look like they were made within the last decade or two. How on earth was this preserved so well? What is the back story? I’m speechless.
2025-09-20 23:37:06
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thatcemeterylife :
I can’t believe how exceptionally this was adorned. Truly beautiful
2025-09-19 18:51:46
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shann🐍 :
BRING BACK THE BUTTERFLY HINGES
2025-10-03 04:42:55
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B & S Vintage :
This is how Batman gets his inspiration for his costume. Lol
2025-09-21 02:47:37
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ZY :
the ink and brush are likely for death poems.
2025-09-21 19:22:45
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ronaldkelly575 :
Ceremonial Armour 🤔
2025-10-07 12:13:23
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