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About US:
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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.
Fantastic gusoku armor with all its elements and original antique box from Edo period (XVIII-XIX century).
Favolous and very rare armour with a beautiful combination of colours and design. The do, kotes, and sode have a beautiful striking golden colour with a great deal of patina. The beautiful kawari kabuto may be the highlight of this spectacular armour, in the shape of a sachihoko.
shachihoko (鯱鉾) or shachi (鯱) is an animal from Japanese folklore, with the head of a tiger and the body of a carp. In ancient Japan, this animal was believed to have the power to bring rain, and so temples and castles were adorned with ornamental tiles (shibi) in the shape of a shachihoko on their roofs to protect them from fire.
The kabuto is made of metal, wood and lacquer to lighten the weight of this large and unusually shaped helmet. Although it has some damage and repairs, the condition is very good for its age and the fins are gilded to match the rest of the armour. This is a very rare and coveted piece, no doubt because of its originality. Such striking armour used to belong to great daimyos who showed their power and wealth through their weapons and armour. A unique piece that will undoubtedly make anyone who sees it fall in love with it.
Overall the armor is in a great state of preservation despite its many centuries of battle and make this armor a museum piece that will certainly impress everyone who sees it.
A precious investment piece that you will be able to display and enjoy for years to come, full of great samurai history.
It includes the box that was used during transport and for display, plus a wooden skeleton to keep it upright. 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 published with no minimum reserve price, 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. Visit Us at www.supeinnihonto.com. 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 fabrics damaged by time and tears. Due to the delicacy of continuous assembly and disassembly, returns are not allowed on old armor.
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