The History Place - Samurai: Armor from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection

ARMOR WITH THE FEATURES OF A TENGU
Late Edo period, 1854
ARMOR WITH THE FEATURES OF A TENGU
The helmet represents the menacing tengu with its characteristic beak, golden eyes and striking eyebrows. The chest armor and sleeves imitate human muscle structure. Atop the helmet is a small black hat representing ones worn by mountain warrior-monks (yamabushi).

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