Description
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About The armor:
It Comes with certificate of SupeinNihonto.
ITEM:
Japanese Late Edo period Samurai Armor yoroi
ITEM:
This impressive full samurai armor from the late Edo period stands as a powerful symbol of martial heritage and aesthetic refinement. It features a suji bachi helmet composed of multiple iron plates and crowned with a magnificent wood golden maedate in the form of a flaming dharma wheel (kuruma no tate), representing Buddhist law and enlightenment.
The armor boasts multicolored lacing (odoshi) in warm orange, beige, dark blue and maroon tones, harmoniously combined with black lacquered plates and floral motifs painted in gold on light backgrounds. The large shoulder guards (sode), ornate back knots (agemaki), and elegant thigh and shin protectors speak to its high status and possible ceremonial use.
Despite minor wear in the lacing due to age, the armor remains structurally sound and visually striking. It includes a full set of components from kabuto to kutsu (fur-covered footwear), and a beautiful orange silk obi with golden motifs. A museum-worthy piece for serious collectors and historians alike.
Technical Overview
Kabuto:
Type: Suji bachi with vertical iron ridges
Maedate: Flaming dharma wheel (kuruma no tate), gold-colored, mostly later.
Shikoro: Multi-tiered with orange lacing
Fukigaeshi: Large, with floral motifs over pale base
Menpo: Not included
Do:
Style: Tosei dō with multiple articulated plates
Decoration: Gold floral panels over white base with red touches
Lacing: Cream, dark blue, salmon, maroon
Tassets: Preserved, decorated with golden highlights
Kote:
Material: Lacquered iron with chainmail and blue fabric
Decoration: Floral emblem on glove plate, finely embroidered details
Haidate:
Style: Square-panel thigh guards with vibrant red lacing
Fabric: Blue brocade with repeating mokko-karahana crest
Suneate:
Construction: Lacquered iron over richly brocaded fabric
Metalwork: Brass plating with embossed floral decorations
Lacing: Complete in vivid orange
Kutsu:
Shoes: Brocade fabric, black fur finish, traditional cord tying
Inner lining: Indigo-blue
Additional:
Obi: Bright orange silk with golden hexagonal motifs
Agemaki: Present and well preserved at the back
Technical Sheet
Component Details
Period late Edo (1603–1868)
Helmet Suji bachi
Maedate Dharma wheel in gold
Lacing Orange, navy, beige, maroon
Condition Very good with authentic wear
Includes Kabuto, sode, dō, kote, haidate, suneate, kutsu, obi
Decoration Floral motifs, gold paint, repeating mon, brocade fabric
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. Please note that some part may have been changed during its life or restored. There are damaged by time and tears. Due to the delicacy of continuous assembly and disassembly, returns are not allowed on old armor.
