Yoroi
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Furnishings and Equipment (Hierarchy Name) > Costume (Hierarchy Name) > costume (mode of fashion) > <costume by function> > protective wear > armor (protective wear) > <armor by form> > body armor > <body armor: torso>
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Refers to a type of Japanese body armor designed primarily for use by archers on horseback and used mainly from the 9th century to the 16th century. It is characterized by being lightweight compared to other styles of armor and constructed of multiple pieces that were held together by brightly colored cord or ribboons. In addition to its practical function, it was valued for decorative and ritualistic reasons, and was often donated to Shinto shrines upon the death of its owner.
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- o yoroi [en]
- oyoroi [en]