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About The armor:
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Complete Japanese Samurai Armor – Edo Period
Complete Japanese armor (tōsei gusoku), Mid Edo-period, featuring a momonari kabuto and a crescent-moon maedate.
A highly striking, well-matched suit with a consistent palette and material language: deep dark lacquer surfaces and navy lacing (odoshi), with fittings that remain crisp and visually coherent. The armor is presented in excellent condition, with lively lacquer, strong and stable lacing, and well-preserved components throughout, resulting in a complete and harmonious ensemble.
The kabuto is a momonari type (peach-inspired form), lacquered in a dark brown tone, with a tall, defined profile. Its build reads as a low-plate construction, typical of restrained, functional helmet forms, and it is crowned by a large gilt crescent-moon maedate, which strongly defines the silhouette. The shikoro is laced in dark navy with an even, well-set hang and uniform spacing.
The mempō (face mask), in dark-lacquered iron, features an expressive visage with a realistic moustache, open mouth, and visible teeth, paired with a laminar yodare-kake laced in matching blue, seamlessly integrated with the rest of the suit.
The dō is an okegawa-dō cuirass of horizontal lames in glossy black lacquer, with a strong presence and reflective finish. A small blue cloth/felt pouch remains mounted at the front, secured with a cord and button—an authentic functional detail that adds personality and period character. The back displays a clear, well-resolved flag holder.
The kote retain a rich chainmail structure with reinforcements, and the tekko (gauntlets) preserve their relief work well. Lower defenses include haidate and shino-type suneate, with kikkō-pattern knee guards, all in notably consistent preservation.
The suit comes with its storage box, dark lacquered with iron mounts and a gilt floral-style mon, showing natural patina and honest wear consistent with long-term period storage.
Overall very good condition for its age. Wear to lacing and lacquered surfaces is consistent with genuine use. No major structural damage are observed.
An authentic samurai armor that will be the central focus of any room where it is placed and that will delight any fan of Japanese art. This exclusive piece is making it an incredible opportunity for any collector of Japanese, war or simply historical art to get their hands on a piece that will attract attention wherever it is displayed, from offices, to private homes, offices or restaurants and will give a regal look to any place. The armour has gilded details that show the quality of the piece. The incredible workmanship accentuates such ornate pieces as the kabuto, the mempo and the Do. The stand to assemble it and the box are included. This armour is sure to delight any collector of Asian art and will be the focal point of any visitor’s home, shop or office. There is a very ancient object and there are damaged by time and tears. Due to the delicacy of continuous assembly and disassembly, returns are not allowed on old armor.
