Samurai History & Culture Japan

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Samurai Armour; Tatami Gusoku, Tatami Dou, Karuta-Gane Dou
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Samurai Armour; Tatami Gusoku, Tatami Dou, Karuta-Gane Dou

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Jul 23, 2023
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Samurai Armour; Tatami Gusoku, Tatami Dou, Karuta-Gane Dou
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Tatami Gusoku, also known as Tatami Dou or Karuta-Gane Dou samurai armour consisted of a main cuirass and other parts constructed from plates of urushi lacquered steel interspersed with chain mail that were then sewn onto a cloth backing.

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