Suit of Japanese Armour
Go to Nottingham City MuseumsNCM 1921-167
Sir Frank Bowden, founder of Raleigh cycles Nottingham, bequeathed his arms and armour collection to Nottingham museums. This suit of armour was made around 1800-1849 by Miochin Munetsugu. The Miochin family were well known all over Japan for the quality of their work.