A set of classic retro-style black lacquered samurai armor (yoroi) from the Showa era, decorated with light green and orange ropes (kuro’urushinuri iroiro’ito hi’suso nimai’dô tôsei gusoku). It originated from the artisan Kagemitsu. Kagemitsu was a famous armorer during the Showa era. A ten-piece star-shaped helmet (adorned with domed rivets), fitted with long brass shovel-shaped horns and a sword-shaped front stand decorated with black openwork scrollwork. It features a five-layered chrysanthemum-shaped decorative top, a two-layered plate-like neck guard, and a large, backward-curving mask edged with light-colored smoked leather and decorated with chrysanthemum (kiku) shapes. An "Angry Man" mask (a type of mask with a gruesome appearance), featuring a separate nose bridge with a long white beard and four layers of plate-like cut-and-place shovels. Shoulder armor: Large, composed of six layers of "banzha" (armor plates), decorated with light green and orange double-layered silk cords and decorative tassels. Wrist guards: Shino type, made of metal plates connected by chainmail (armor locks), made of light-colored patterned silk. Yellow silk belt (uwa’obi). Leg armor (haidate), four rows of black and gold lacquered kiritsuke kozane, placed on top of the matching silk, decorated with leather trim. Girdle armor (suneate), "Shino" style, composed of vertical metal plates connected by chainmail (kaushi-gusari), and equipped with a matching tateage. Complete with a square black lacquered store-box for a suit-of armour (yoroi’bako). The front of the store-box decorated with the character mae 前 (“in front”) in gold. Height with box: approx. 160 cm. Comes with stand Period: Japan – Mid Showa (mid-20th century). About 1955-1975) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Shipping costs are higher due to complex packaging and loading. returns are not allowed on old armor. Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. Parcels will be shipped in 1-2 boxes depending on the size restrictions of each country. Depending on the size and condition of the goods, we will use postal air parcel, EMS or private courier services for delivery. Combined shipping not available Shipped within one week after payment. Estimated arrival date10-30 days (Due to international mail, delivery may be delayed.) This product does not include customs duties in the country where it is located. If a package is returned due to personal reasons such as failure to pay domestic customs duties, incomplete customs clearance, or failure to collect the package, If a package is returned for personal reasons, such as unpaid domestic customs duties, incomplete customs clearance documents, or failure to collect the package, we will charge two fees: the return shipping fee and the reshipping shipping fee. We will only resend the package after receiving payment. Unpaid items will only be held for one month. Damage and Problems: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately before leaving a negative review. We kindly ask that you please be patient and give us a chance to correct the problem. Damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery and promptly reported to us and Catawiki support.