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.
ITEM:
Edo Period
General description
Authentic Japanese samurai armor from the Edo period, preserved as a complete and well-matched set. The components show clear aesthetic and technical coherence, with lacquer, lacing, and antique textiles consistent with the period.
The overall appearance is balanced, dominated by dark lacquers, blue lacing, and red-orange details.
Kabuto
Zunari kabuto made of dark-lacquered iron, with a smooth bowl and compact profile. The top features natural hair covering, traditionally integrated.
The multilayered shikoro is well proportioned, with blue and red-orange odoshi, evenly preserved.
Hanpō
Hanpō face guard, red and black-lacquered, protecting the chin and cheeks, leaving the upper face exposed.
Dō (cuirass)
Okegawa-dō cuirass constructed from horizontal dark-lacquered iron plates. Blue lacing is well arranged and consistent with the rest of the armor.
Sode
Medium-sized shoulder guards with lacquered plates and blue odoshi, finished with orange accents. Well proportioned and evenly preserved.
Kote
Armored sleeves with kusari (mail) sewn onto decorated antique textile bases, including lacquered forearm reinforcement plates and integrated hand guards.
Haidate
Thigh guards with plates sewn onto antique fabric, following a classical pattern and coherent with the set.
Suneate
Traditional greaves with vertical lacquered plates mounted on textile bases, retaining original cords and structure.
Condition
Very good condition. An antique set with natural wear consistent with the Edo period. Some lacing shows fatigue and minor localized losses, typical for armor of this age, without affecting overall stability or presentation.
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.
