Complete Samurai Armor - Edo Period (1603–1868).
JAPAN - Edo Period (1603–1868).
Complete samurai armor.
EBOSHI-style KABUTO (helmet) made of metal with textured black lacquer.
SHIKORO (neck guard) with four tiers: black lacquer and orange silk braiding; the top tier features textured lacquer.
FUKIGAESHI (flaps): small, made of black-lacquered metal, with orange silk braiding and suede stamped with geometric patterns, adorned with a gilded copper disc engraved with a clan crest.
MAEDATE made of gilded copper depicting stylized deer antlers, engraved with foliage scrollwork on a nanako background and centered with the same clan crest as that on the wings.
MEMPO (half-mask) made of black-lacquered wrought iron, with a pronounced chin, a movable nose, white horsehair whiskers, and pierced nostrils.
YODARE-KAKE (neck guard) with four tiers, lacquered black and woven with orange silk; the top tier features textured lacquer.
DO (chest plate) made of metal with textured black lacquer; it is adorned with embossed and chiseled metal leaves depicting foaming waves crashing against a rock.
SODE (shoulder guards) with six tiers of black lacquer and orange silk braiding; the top tier features textured lacquer.
KOTE (arm guards) made of chain mail and black-lacquered iron plates.
KUSAZURI (skirt) with five rows of black lacquer and orange silk braiding; the top row is textured lacquer.
HAIDATE (underskirt) made of textured, black-lacquered metal plates and chain mail, with a padded silk trim.
SUNEATE (leg guards) made of black-lacquered iron plates and chain mail, with suede stamped with geometric patterns and quilted fabric.
Dimensions of the armor in a seated position: 152 x 63 x 45 cm.
Sold with its display stand and its GUSOKU BITSU (transport chest) made of wood with metal reinforcements, adorned with a clan crest (some missing pieces and wear at the base).
Additional photos and details available upon request.
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Wrought iron
Width: 63 cm.
Height: 152 cm.
Depth: 45 cm.
Reference (ID): 1821407
Availability: In stock



































