下げ Sage

What is Sage of Samurai Armor?

This is a piece of armor worn to protect the throat from enemy attacks. It is composed of two stages of fan-shaped small armor plates. The oldest existing Sage is said to have been made during the Nanboku-cho period.

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

Samurai armor parts explained

Samurai armor history and types

You have successfully subscribed!
This email has been registered