A Daimyō’s Decline: The 1850 Dōmaru of Hori Chikayoshi
This article explores the striking 1850 kon-ito odoshi dōmaru armor owned by Hori Chikayoshi—the last daimyō of the Hori clan—and the turbulent world in which he lived. Through his political downfall, exile, reputation, and brief restoration, this armor becomes more than an artifact: it becomes a symbol of loyalty, loss, and a samurai family’s final […]
