【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. ・Please note that obtaining the necessary export permit for this antique samurai armor typically takes about 3 to 4 weeks, so kindly be aware of this timeline in advance. 【Product details】 This life-size samurai armor set from the late Edo period or later period features an exceptionally rare eboshi-nari kabuto (eboshi-style helmet). Modeled after the eboshi, a traditional headdress worn by noblemen and samurai since the Heian period, this distinctive helmet is crafted by joining iron plates and coated with rust-colored lacquer. Such helmet designs were often used for unique and elaborate exotic helmets favored by warlords. A famous example is the eboshi-nari kabuto worn by Kato Kiyomasa, one of Japan’s most renowned military commanders. The helmet is adorned with a gold sun crest, symbolizing divine power and enlightenment. The armor set includes a half menpo face mask with a neck guard, a cuirass, tassets to protect the lower body, chainmail arm guards, thigh guards providing flexibility for knee movement, and shin guards. The armor is constructed using traditional techniques, combining metal plates, lacquered leather, and silk cords. A fitting is attached at the back of the cuirass for securing a flagpole. Notably, the back of the cuirass features a metal fitting designed for mounting a flagpole or similar attachments, a practical feature for battlefield identification. This full-size armor comes with a wooden chest for storage and transport, which is designed to be worn on the back. Most of the armor is iron, except for the thigh guards. Some parts of the lacing have been replaced over time, and the shoulder guards are missing. This antique armor shows signs of age-related wear, including scuffs, surface chips, cracks in the lacquer, and damage to the shin guards with visible rust. The thigh guard has missing or loose fasteners. Some parts may be restored or posterior to the armor. The fabric has tears and stains, and the wooden crest has cracks. Please refer to the photos for detailed condition. A stand is not included. Dimensions of the Box: approx. H 53 cm W 45 cm D 48 cm Height on display: approx. 158 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!