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For questions about Japan prior to 500 C.E, from the Jōmon period to the Kofun period.

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What was the purpose of the breastplate rings on samurai armor?

Carlos Martin's comment can be verified by a standard book on Japanese armor. The rings are discussed in the book "Arms and Armour of the Samurai" cited below. I shall quote the relevant paragraph ad …
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