Illustration
A Japanese iron plates and leather tanko cuirass. Nagatoronishi Tumulus, Takasaki-shi,
Gunma. Kofun Period, 5th century CE. (Tokyo National Museum)
About the Author
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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Wiener, J. B. (2017, May 24). Tanko Cuirass. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6707/tanko-cuirass/
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Wiener, James Blake. "Tanko Cuirass." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 24, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6707/tanko-cuirass/.
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