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Stolen Or Preserved? The British Museum’s 15 Most Controversial Relics

Darren April 13, 2026 10 min

13. Samurai Armour

13. Samurai Armour
16th-19th century samurai armour sparks dialogue on ethics in Asian art collection.

The British Museum’s collection includes a notable suit of samurai armour, dating from the 16th to 19th centuries. Acquired through the JTI Japanese Acquisition Fund, this acquisition has sparked discussions on the ethics of collecting Asian art, particularly regarding the provenance and cultural sensitivity of such items (britishmuseum.org).

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