Japanese armor

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Name:armour, light green string

Period:Kamakura

Data:The light green colour used on the shoulder pad of the armor, becomes lighter as it is woven down towards the elbow.
On the metal part on the front body has designs of lions.

Comment:This light green colour is called "Moegi" colour in Japan. This Moegi stands for the the young green leaves, which just sprouted.