Samurai Armor (Yoroi), Edo Period (1603–1868) — Life-Size, Genuine A complete Japanese antique suit of armor comprising a bold crested kabuto helmet with red lacquer menpō (mask), lamellar dō cuirass laced in black and gold silk, and articulated sode (shoulders), kote (arms), kusazuri (skirt), haidate (thighs), and suneate (shins). Lacquered iron and leather elements blend protection with display, the fierce mask and gilded details signaling rank. Produced in the Tokugawa Edo period, when armor also served ceremonial and status roles, this life-size yoroi showcases the craftsmanship and symbolism of the samurai elite—both an object of war and a work of art.