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Elaborately adorned helmuts made their debut on the battlefield in 16th Century Japan to help identify comrades. In the 17th Century, in a period of peace, they began to be increasingly decorative. Christie's Japanese Art Specialist Jeff Olson discusses the individuality and creativity of Samurai Warrior Armor. (September 2005) (RT 3:16)