Description
About US:
Our photographs are taken without retouching or photoshop to ensure that the customer can judge the reality of the object. Thanks to a constant work directly with the best collectors, museums and galleries in Japan and friendship with them, along with a profit margin much lower than the European competition we can offer objects so that many people can choose to have authentic pieces with hundreds of years at more than competitive prices. After all, samurai art is our passion and we want to share it with the world.
About The armor:
It Comes with certificate of SupeinNihonto.
Magnificent gusoku armor with a great combination of colors and elements in great condition despite the passage of time. Despite its simplicity, this armor has a very peculiar detail that makes it very special. The helmet probably dates from the Sengoku period or early Edo period (circa 1600) and it seems that the rest of the armor was built from it. The Zunari style kabuto has a very special thickness and is tremendously heavy, more than twice as heavy as many helmets of the same style of the Edo period, and has an extra peculiarity, it seems to have been hit with a rifle bullet (teppo) used during the Sengoku and Edo period. These weapons were brought by the Portuguese and Spanish and were welcomed first by Oda Nobunaga and then by the rest of Daymios for their effectiveness in combat. From then on the arms race changed completely as only the best armor could withstand a bullet. On the right side of the helmet you can see a dent that undoubtedly coincides with one of those bullets making this armor a great collector’s item. In fact, many pieces of armor were tested after manufacture by the craftsmen to demonstrate the great capabilities they had by firing directly on the piece. The pieces that resisted, were logically very appreciated by the samurai as it could save their lives and the best armorers were praised. A great collector’s item with a
Includes its box for transport and exhibition and a stand to assemble the armor.
As is normal in a suit of armor with so much history, which was undoubtedly used for combat and is not a mere reproduction of the 20th century, it has some superficial scratches, surface damage and chips that show that it had a long life of combat and retains an authentic and precious historical value worthy of a museum. 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.
