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Japanese Samurai in Armor

Japanese Samurai in Armor
Three 19th-century Japanese samurai pose in full armor, bearing lances, a bow, and their requisite two swords. During Japan’s Edo Period (1603-1867), the samurai warrior class developed to defend the interests of local lords known as daimyo.
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