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Holds the National Treasure records of the Keicho embassy to Rome, and Date Masamune's black armour.
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The Sendai City Museum (仙台市博物館, Sendai-shi Hakubutsukan) is the main museum of Sendai, Japan, and is located in the former Third Bailey of Sendai Castle. The museum displays various artifacts related to the Date clan and the history of Sendai. Date Masamune's famous suit of armor and artifacts related to Hasekura Tsunenaga's visit to Rome are sometimes on display. Other historical artifacts can be seen in various temples and museums in the city, such as the Zuihoden Mausoleum.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：1961 Highlights / collection：National Treasure materials related to the Keicho Embassy to Europe, Date Masamune's black-lacquered five-plate armor Genre：Antique art and Buddhist art, Lacquer art, Metalwork
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