Okayama Prefectural Museum (岡山県立博物館, Okayama kenritsu hakubutsukan) is a museum in Kita-ku, Okayama, Japan.[1] It was built to house important artifacts from the prefecture dating from prehistory through modern times.
岡山県立博物館 | |
 Okayama Prefectural Museum, July 2016 | |
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| Established | August 1971 |
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| Location | 1-5 Korakuen, Kita-ku, Okayama-shi, Okayama, Japan |
| Coordinates | 34°40′6″N 133°56′2″E / 34.66833°N 133.93389°E |
Notable exhibits
editThe museum houses one National Treasure, red-laced yoroi armor from the 12th century. Although documents about red-dyed armor lacing exist, the museum's armor is the only known example of this type of armor.[2]
The museums also houses two important tachi swords, one a National Important Cultural Property and the other an Important Cultural Property of Okayama Prefecture.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Museums" in Japan Encyclopedia, pp. 671-673.
- ^ "The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Special Exhibitions: Art of the Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor, 1156–1868". www.metmuseum.org. Archived from the original on 2009-10-25.
- ^ "Official website". Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2011-03-19.
External links
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- Official website (in English)