Samurai armor bearing the kamon of the Toyama familyEdo Period, 18th centuryHand-written origami by Prof. Yamagami Hachirō (1902-1980), dated 31 March 1964.Due to its high production cost, golden armor was infrequent during the Edo period. The hon-kozane (true scale) construction for the cuirass, the engraved gilt brass borders, and the haidate (thigh guard) decorated with a floral scroll motif painted with black lacquer over gold all indicate that this suit belonged to a samurai of a wealthy clan. The armor also features a nodowa, an additional protection for neck and throat...