Japanese Arms and Armour Seminar

20 September 2008 at Leeds

Starts at:
10:30 on 20 September 2008
Finishes at:
16:00 on 20 September 2008
Suitable for:
Adults
Event type:
Seminar

Japanese arms and armour has functional, decorative and ritual qualities that have fascinated observers since the first Europeans visited Japan in the mid-16th century.

Ian Bottomley, former senior curator of Oriental arms and armour at the Royal Armouries, gives a fascinating insight into the traditions and techniques of Japanese armourers and swordsmiths.

Booking Information

All of the seminars run from 10:30 to 16:00 and take place at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds.

The cost is £25 per delegate.

Lunch is not provided, but there is a bistro and a café plus a picnic area in the Museum.

If you would like further information on any of the seminars, or would like to book a place, please contact:

Philip Abbott
Head of Collections
Tel: 0113 220 1927
Email: p.abbott@armouries.org.uk

Stuart Ivinson
Library Assistant
Tel: 0113 220 1832
Email: s.ivinson@armouries.org.uk

Visitor Information

The location address, map and a guide to getting here can be found on the Visitor Information page

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