Tesaurus d'Art i Arquitectura Getty Institute 0000-00-00 2024-01-24 15:40:44 en yoroi300263551o yoroioyoroi 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. yoroi yoroi 2026-03-30 21:03:12