Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds (UK) is running series of public seminars in March-May 2008 with 'The Arms and Armour of Japan' being one of them. Information from the Royal Armouries website: The Arms and Armour of Japan Japanese arms and armour has functional, decorative and ritual qualities that have fascinated observers since the first Europeans visited Japan in the mid-16th century. This seminar will use surviving examples to give a fascinating insight into the traditions and techniques of Japanese armourers and swordsmiths. Ian Bottomley, the recently retired Curator of Oriental Arms & Armour, is expected to be one of the guest speakers.
Date: Cost: £25.00 URL: http://www.royalarmouries.org/extsite/view.jsp?sectionId=3710 |
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