Antique Japanese Samurai Armor (Yoroi) Print by Mihata Joryu, Edo Peri

Ready-to-hang: Includes hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
Frame Material: Durable pine wood.
Frame Measurements: 20-25mm (0.79"-0.98") thick, 10-14mm (0.4"-0.6") wide.
Paper Weight: 200 gsm (80 lb), thickness: 0.22 mm (8.7 mils).
Paper Finishing: Matte, smooth, non-reflective surface.
Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the poster.
Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified materials or equivalent.

This is an exquisitely detailed painting of a suit of Japanese samurai armor (yoroi), created in 1830 by the artist Mihata Joryu. The artwork is a meticulous, documentary-style portrait, capturing every element of the armor with precision, from the ornate helmet (kabuto) and fearsome face mask (menpō) to the intricate silk lacing and the family crest (mon) on the breastplate. Rendered against a subtly textured background, the painting presents the armor not just as military equipment, but as a magnificent work of art and a powerful symbol of the samurai class.

Historical Tidbit

This painting was created in 1830, deep into Japan's Edo Period—a remarkable 250-year era of internal peace under the Tokugawa shogunate. This long peace created a paradox for the ruling samurai class: they were warriors with no wars to fight. As a result, their magnificent suits of armor, like the one depicted here, largely transitioned from being practical tools of war into powerful status symbols. Craftsmanship became even more elaborate and decorative. Armor was worn for grand ceremonies or displayed in the home as a proud emblem of a family's history and social rank. This painting is therefore a portrait of a cherished heirloom, a symbol of a warrior identity in an age of profound peace.

Our sturdy wooden framed posters come ready to hang and are printed on heavyweight white matte paper with a smooth, luxurious finish—designed to stand the test of time: