This 18th-century Japanese armor illustrates the refinement and ingenuity of Edo-period armorers, during an era of relative peace under the Tokugawa shogunate.
Although it is composite—assembled from[...]
FACE PROTECTION called MEMPO, FULLY INCISEDJapan, Momoyama period, 17th centuryWrought iron, horsehair, fabric, and lacquerH: 22; W: 25; D: 12.5 cm Me no shita men type mempo, consisting of a half mas[...]
A kabuto that belonged to the military commander Todo Takamitsu of the Todo clan of Ō-mi. A third-generation descendant of the elder sister of Todo Taka-tora (1556-1630), daimyo, general under Nobunag[...]
Samurai WAR HELMET known as KABUTO signed Masuda MyōchinSuji-bachi type Japan - Edo period (1603–1868)Iron, lacquer, brass, silver, fibers, cotton, lacquer.Suji-bachi type kabuto consisting of a helme[...]
The kabuto, in the Kōseizan style, consists of 12 lacquered steel slats. The shikoro, four in number, are also made of lacquered steel and are finished in a creamy white. The mabisashi (visor) and fuk[...]
Mid-Edo period kabuto in lacquered iron with 62 kōshōzan-shaped plates. Signed: SAOTOME-IENAGA. Helmet of the Saotome school, active from the early 17th to the mid-18th century. This school disappeare[...]
Patyit Japanese Firefighter's Helmet (火消し頭巾 – hikeshi kabuto) Inspiration Period: Late Edo – Early Meiji (19th century) Use: Worn by firefighters in the neighborhood brigades (machi-bikeshi, 町火消) in E[...]
JAPAN - Edo Period (1603-1868). Complete samurai armor. KABUTO (helmet) in 32 brown lacquered wrought iron plates. THEHEN NO ANA (opening at the top) in three-tiered gilt copper. SHIKORO (neck guard) [...]
JAPAN - Edo Period (1603-1868). Complete samurai armor. KABUTO (helmet) in lacquered iron topped with horsehair to represent hair. SHIKORO (neck guard) with five tiers in brown lacquered iron imitatin[...]
This menpo ressei (aggressive) is forged in two parts, with scalloped yadome straps and two metal rings on the cheeks and adorned with a thick mustache of animal hair. The mask is black lacquered, the[...]
Gomai okegawa do type (5 vertical plates) in black lacquered iron and dark blue kon-ito odoshi lacing. The helmet has 32 lamellas topped with a 2-tiered gilt metal tehen in the shape of a chrysanthemu[...]
Japan - Edo period (1603-1868).Half samurai mask called "MEMPO" in hammered ironBrown plated iron with a slight surfaceTextured (Sabiji nori, rust-like varnish). From the outside and red toInside (the[...]
Japanese armor of the okegawa byotoji-do gusoku type Period: Mid-Edo, circa 1670 This armor is composed of the following elements: A toppai-shaped helmet (kabuto) in natural iron with 16 blades from t[...]
SHIELD known as Dhal or SiparIndo-PersianLate 18th–early 19th centurySteel and fabricDiameter: 55 cm Popular in India and Persia, steel shields were richly decorated with animated scenes and Arabic ca[...]
A large Indo-Persian shield called dhal - Northern India or Himalayan regions, 19th century Shield made of thick animal skin lacquered in black. Four ornamental elements in copper alloy also used to a[...]
JAPAN - Edo period (1603 - 1868). Complete samurai armor. KABUTO (helmet) in wrought iron with 62 lamellas. THEHEN NO ANA (opening at the top) in gilded copper with four concentric steps. SHIKORO (nec[...]
JAPAN - Edo period (1603 - 1868). Full samurai armor. KAWARI KABUTO (helmet) in black lacquered wrought iron depicting the large forehead of Fukurokuju (fuku, “happiness”; roku, “wealth”; and ju, “lon[...]
JAPAN - Edo period (1603-1868). Samurai half-mask called "Mempo" in wrought iron. Pronounced chin, mobile nose, upper lip highlighted with cinnabar red lacquer, full white horsehair moustache, pierced[...]
Somen made by Ryutaro, son of the late and renowned katchu-shi (armor maker) Fukutake Ichiro. Fukutake Ichirō (1928–2002) was one of the last of Japan's traditional armorers. He was best known for his[...]
MYOCHIN: A GOMAI-DO
GUSOKU (FIVE-PIECE CUIRASS ARMOR) WITH MATCHING DRAGONFLY EMBLEMS AND AN IRON
SUJIBACHI KABUTO AND MENPO
The menpo signed Myochin ki Munemasa saku; the kote
signed Myochin ki M[...]
Menpo with fangs from the Momoyama period, early Edo. Fillings on the chin and upper right cheek. Lip relacquered. Original fangs. Missing mustache. Weight 340g.
set of kote for Japanese armorbeautiful workmanship in black lacquered wrought ironmissing some parts of lacquerchainmail linksoriginal fabricsecond part of 18th
very rare pair of waki-biki of superior qualityoptional under arm armor pieces in addition to the clasic 3 pieces sangusamurai armour underarm protectorsgood quality in hon kozane, navy blue lacedsilv[...]
JAPAN - Edo period (1603-1868).Samurai half-mask called "MEMPO" in wrought iron and lacquered with a crusty lacquer called tataki nuri. Pronounced chin, mobile nose, horsehair moustache, pierced nostr[...]
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 de[...]
A Fine Japanese Edo Period Jingasa Depicting the Hosokawa Family Crest Japan, circa 1750 This rare and well-preserved jingasa (military camp hat) is made of wood or black lacquered leather, decorated [...]
Complete samurai armour, Iwai schoolJapan, Edo period (1603-1868)17th centuryIron, lacquer, silkKabuto of the suji-bachi type, tehen chased with foliage motifs, hachi with thirty-two suji, shikoro wit[...]
JAPAN - Edo period (1603-1868). KABUTO in metal decorated with white horsehair simulating hair. SHIKORO (neck cover) with three degrees in textured brown lacquered metal and green, orange and plum sil[...]
This circular headgear is made of wood finely decorated with light brown lacquer on the upper part and smooth with golden sequins on the reverse on a red background. The mon, the family heraldic symbo[...]
Rare small child's jingasa in black lacquered wood. It is quite simple, it has cracks in the lacquer. Diameter 25 cm. In the last photo it is compared to an adult jingasa, this one is not included in [...]
Maedate helmet ornament for Kabuto Lacquered and gilded carved wood and inlay of animal hair or hair Japan 19th century Representation of an oni with large horns Interesting for its large size Good ge[...]
JAPAN - Edo period (1603 - 1868). Complete samurai armor. KABUTO in black lacquered wrought iron in the shape of a court headdress (eboshi), decorated with a Mon in the form of a disc. SHIKORO (neck c[...]
Very beautiful Ichimonji Hira-Jingasa (Samurai hat), from the end of the EDO period (19th century). Price excluding shipping costs and sold without support. The Jingasa (lit. "camp hat") was a type of[...]
okegawa nimaido gusoku fukuoka clan kuroda family suji bachi kabuto black lacquered with 62 blades the fukigaeshi are removable they are butterfly shaped particularity which appeared within clanfukuo[...]
JAPAN - Edo period (1603 - 1868). Full samurai armor. KABUTO with thirty-two lamellas in wrought iron. THEHEN NO ANA (opening at the top) in gilded copper with three steps. SHIKORO (neck cover) with f[...]
JAPAN - Munesuke MYOCHIN (1688-1735). Circular wrought iron JINGASA, topped with a three-stepped copper thehen no ana (opening at the top) and signed on the top. The edge is hemmed. The interior is br[...]
JAPAN - Edo period (1603 - 1868). Complete samurai armor all in suite. SAIGA type KABUTO in wrought iron. SHIKORO (neck cover) with three levels in black lacquered iron and blue silk braiding. MAEDATE[...]
menpo ryubu, of the noble man, a face without wrinkles in natural iron lacquered red inside. Yadome on the cheeks (raised bridles) yodarekake 4 lacquered blades and tied in orange brown khaki green si[...]
Tatami do [folding armor] | Edo period, 18th century Kabuto [helmet]: Six-plate russet iron bowl with raised gilt copper ridges, terminating in a five-tiered tehen kanamono in the typical chrysanthemu[...]
JAPAN - Edo period (1603-1868). Carved and gilded wooden maetate depicting an Oni's head, metal plate on the reverse at the attachment point. The horsehair is missing and the tips of the horns are sli[...]
JAPAN - Edo period (1603-1868) Maetate depicting a grimacing oni face in finely carved and gilded wood, hair in horsehair, the inside of the ears and the corners of the lips red, the back in black lac[...]
JAPAN - Edo period (1603-1868). Maetate depicting a closed scroll kakemono, made of gilded wood and cord. Dimensions: 14.5 x 3.2 x 2.7 cm. Sold with its base. Dimensions with the base: 36 x 11 x 8.5 c[...]
Genuine Tengu-type Menpō – Authentic and Rare Piece I offer here an authentic Japanese Tengu-type Menpō, with a striking and traditional design. This face mask, used by the samurai, is a rare piece, e[...]
The elegance and mastery of the art of Japanese blacksmithingThis Shinto period (Edo era) katana illustrates the excellence of Japanese blacksmiths at a time when the craftsmanship and aesthetics of w[...]
BladeHIRA TSUKURI shaped blade signed Bôshû ju KiyonagaNagako (blade tang) Ha Hagari Kuri JiriYakiba (tempering line) GUNOME typeThe Nagasa (blade length) 28.5 cmSome kizuSaya (scabbard)37.5 cm, in le[...]
Helmet and mask type ressei early Edo periodKabuto (helmet) Sujibachi with six lamellas in natural raw iron.Shikoro (neck protection) in hineno style, composed of four lamellas in black lacquered iron[...]
FUKUTAKE ICHIRO (1928-2002). Somen Tengu in red iron hammered from a single sheet, the nose, upper lip and ears made separately and riveted to the face. Sweat hole under the chin in the shape of a hea[...]
This unusual weapon is a cast-iron Indian dagger called a katar or katara. Dating from the late 19th century, the katar features a hilt with two horizontal bars and a broad, triangular blade, ideal fo[...]
JAPAN - Edo period (1603-1868). Samurai half-mask called "MEMPO" in wrought iron. Pronounced chin, mobile nose, horsehair moustache, pierced nostrils, sweat hole under the chin. Red lacquered interior[...]
Samurai flat weapon hat, Taïra clan. Signed.
Japan, Edo period (1603-1868)
Wood and lacquer
Diameter: 42.5 cm
This circular headdress is made of carved wood imitating the assembly of thirty-two [...]
Tibetan and Himalayan equestrian equipment are distinguished by their aesthetic design. A combination of the same materials was used from the early 1500s until the mid-20th century and their technique[...]
A Momonari Kabuto type samurai helmet, so called because of its characteristic peach-like shape, made of natural iron.
The visor (mabizashi) is enriched by raised eyebrows, while the front decorati[...]
The equipment of Tibetan and Himalayan warriors is truly distinguished by its aesthetic design. A combination of the same materials was used from the early 1500s until the mid-20th century and their t[...]
JAPAN - Edo period (1603-1868). Half-mask of samurai called "Mempo" of type "Ryubu" in wrought iron (slight traces of oxidation). Pronounced chin, mobile nose and pierced nostrils, sweat hole with ven[...]
Wrought iron horse bit. The shape of a Greek cross in a circle may recall that of the mon of the SHIMAZU clan. Slight oxidation. Dimensions: 24 x 21 x 13.5 cm. Sold with its base. Dimensions with the [...]
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