Title: Japanese arms and armour
Description: Japan's inherited traditions and technological skill are reflected in the material culture of the nation. Here, Curator Emeritus Ian Bottomley describes one of the most popular parts of the Royal Armouries' collection. He offers an oversight of Japanese arms and armour from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century, describing sword-making, the rise of firearms, and highlights from key military campaigns --
Subjects: Catalogs, Armor, Royal Armouries (Great Britain), Weapons, Pictorial works, History, Japan, history, military
Places: Japan