Dec. 21, 2004, to March 13, 2005,
at the Morikami
Museum in Delray Beach, Florida
The
armor of the bushi, or samurai, underwent a profound change in the 16th century with the
introduction of the firearm from the West. Although Japanese armorers had
always created works of art, suddenly they were free to select the
stylistic vocabulary with which they worked. This exhibition of armor from
a period of endemic warfare that ended with the cessation of hostilities
for 250 years draws from several private collections. It explores a
segment of Japanese society during a period of history that continues to
fascinate many today.
Below are
photos of jutte from the Cunningham Collection included in
the exhibit at the Morikami Museum.
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