Shoji no Ita of Samurai Armor
障子板 Shoji Plate or Shoji no Ita
What is Shoji no Ita of Samurai Armor?
This is a semi-circular plate vertically attached to the ""Shoulder Top"" (Wadakami) part of the great armor (O-yoroi). It serves to prevent the sleeves (Sode) from hitting the head or neck.
See more terms related to samurai armor in this samurai armor glossary