ARMOR WITH THE FEATURES OF A TENGU Late Edo period, 1854
The helmet represents the menacing tengu with its characteristic beak, golden eyes and striking eyebrows. The chest armor and sleeves imitate human muscle structure. Atop the helmet is a small black hat representing ones worn by mountain warrior-monks (yamabushi).
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