Namban Do Gusoku, Edo, Kabuto Signed Saotome Exhibits And Publishes At 1000 Years Of Art Samurai, Nantes

Namban do gusoku type armor Edo period (late 17em early 18 em) Kabuto (helmet) koboshi type with 52 blades Signed joshu ju Saotome Iyenari Saotome workshop active since the very beginning of the edo period (around 1600) Beautiful example of the production of this blacksmith Great quality of construction and finish. Menpo (1/2 mask) ryubu type Natural iron Atelier Iwaî La also, good quality and an expression reminiscent of the oeibo type mask that we generally see on very high level armor. Do (breastplate) of nimaï-do type), a hinge, two parts. Natural iron Very luxurious finishes with a silver nunomezogan work on the top (front and back) this do is completely built in the spirit of the so-called Namban pieces it is mounted in kusazuri in lacquered and golden leather. Noted the inome on the last blade. Sode (shoulder protection) in natural iron Le Sangu (3 pieces) kote, aidate, suneate also in natural iron is completely on site. It is rare to see shino as well made and in such a large number on koté and suneate. The fabric, although a little tired shows the high level of the whole. This armor is accompanied by a beautiful pair of crates with beautiful fittings and including their protective leather. the armor was exhibited at the castle of the dukes in Nantes during the exhibition 1000 years of samurai art, and is photographed in the catalog