Early Japanese armour, Tower of London exhibition
Jun. 06, 1961 - New Armouries At Tower Of London: An extension to the armouries at the Tower of London, which will allow many items in the collection to be shown for the first time, will be opened tomorrow by the Minister of works. The extension is a three storey red brick building near the white Tower, where the main collection of arms and armour is displayed. Photo Shows: Items lent by the Queen are the fine early Japanese armour (c.1520-3.) by Iwai Yozannemon of Nanmbm; one of the two sent to King James I by the Governor of Edo (now Tokyo), son of the shogun Leyasu in 1614
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13236180
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46987046
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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