A peice of japanese armor was once used to protect the head of soldiers. This work has since been replaced by twenty-first century fighting gear, but the orginal armor is on display in a museum. This change over time is an example of?

1. A once-functional piece of equipment has now become a decorative item.

2. An artifact that holds physical evidence of the past.

3. Amazing technological advances in Japanese armor.

4. Deterioration of an ancient artifact.

2. An artifact that holds physical evidence of the past.