"Complete Samurai Kabuto Zunari Armor From The Mid Edo Period (1603-1868)."
Complete Samurai Armor from Yonezawa Castle - Edo Period (1603 - 1868).KABUTO ZUNARI black lacquered wrought iron with the kamon of Yonezawa Castle (bamboo and birds) SHIKORO (neck cover) with five degrees in black lacquered iron and blue silk braiding in gradientFUKIGAYESHI (the side fins) in black lacquered wrought iron with the kamon of the family MABI SA SHI (the visor) in wrought iron.MAEDATE in wood with silver patina representing the blacksmith's pliersSamurai half mask called MEMPO in black lacquered wrought iron with a pronounced chin, a mobile nose, pierced nostrils, the interior lacquered red.Gorgein with four degrees in black lacquered iron and blue silk. TEKKO iron hand protection decorated with a four-degree monSODE (shoulder guards) in black lacquered metal and blue, white and orange silk. Breastplate in black lacquered iron and blue silk braiding with a CHICHI in metal in relief on the do. On the back of the DO there are three bonji of calligraphy. Arm protectors, kote, in chainmail and iron plates. Skirt, kusazuri, and cuissards, haidate, with five rows in black lacquered metal and blue silk. Leggings, suneate, in iron plates, chainmail, blue silk, white cotton. Very good general condition. It has a blow on the cuirass in the back which is absolutely not visible when it is facing forward. Additional photos and details on request. Sold with its transport boxes (gusoku bitsu) in polownia wood and wrought iron fittings and its presentation stand. Dimensions of the armor in the seated position: 160 x 55 x 54 cm.Notes: In Japan, samurai are commemorated every year, many people and temples often keep such armor for generations.