日根野ジコロ Hineno Jikoro

What is Hineno Jikoro of Samurai Armor?

The term "Hineno Jikoro" refers to a type of Shikoro (the part of the samurai helmet that protects the back of the neck) used from the late Muromachi period. It is characterized by the lower part curving upwards to follow the shape of the shoulders, and the back part hanging down.

See more terms related to samurai armor in this samurai armor glossary

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