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Metal artifacts from Old Ryukyu era

Metal artifacts from Old Ryukyu era: Chain or plate armor (kusarikatabira) sewn on a base made of padded cloth or between two layers of fabric. Shuri Sasu-no-Ma excavation. Ferrules called habaki were attached at the base of the blade to … Continue reading

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