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Photo courtesy Archivio Fotografico Museo Stibbert
A set of samurai armor featuring a mythical turtle helmet emblem.
Though their meticulously crafted battle armor and elaborate helmets shaped into utterly frightening countenances could fill the hearts of any foe with terror, Japan’s famous samurai warriors also had a more refined side.
When not outfitted for war, members of the island nation’s elite military class were engaged with fine art, culture, literature and even games. And while Japan’s long and rich history is certainly filled with plenty of upheaval (see the aptly
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