Milwaukee Public Museum Opens New Exhibition, Weapons: Beyond the Blade

Comprised of over 180 rarely seen artifacts from MPM’s Anthropology and History collections. Back to the full release.

The samurai armor

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This Edo Period (1603-1868) dou was essential armor for the samurai class and foot soldiers. Photo by Matthew Wooten/Milwaukee Public Museum.

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