【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 is a full-size samurai armor set from the Edo period, consisting of a helmet, a half face mask with throat guard, a cuirass offering robust chest protection, skirt plates for the lower body, large shoulder guards, arm guards, thigh guards, and shin guards. The helmet is mounted with a forecrest featuring an inome (boar’s eye) design surrounded by an upward wisteria motif. The inome was a popular protective symbol, believed to ward off evil spirits and misfortune, making it both a decorative and auspicious element in samurai armour. On the turnbacks of the helmet, the prestigious Gosan no Kiri (Paulownia with five-seven-three leaves) crest is displayed. Originally an imperial emblem, the kiri crest was bestowed by the Emperor upon retainers for distinguished service, marking it as a highly elevated symbol. During the Muromachi and Sengoku periods, it became associated with major rulers, including Ashikaga Takauji and Oda Nobunaga, before being famously adopted by Toyotomi Hideyoshi as a symbol of supreme authority and rulership. The armor is finished in a dark lacquer, with chain and textile elements integrated into the sleeves and shoulder protection. This set includes its wooden armor storage box. Condition is consistent with age and long use. There are scuffs, small scratches, lacquer loss and cracking, discoloration, stains, fabric tears, small holes, fraying of cords, and areas of retouching to the lacquer on the cuirass. The left shoulder clasp on the cuirass is missing, and one pin on the upper back is also absent. Rust, tarnish, and handwritten numbering can be seen in places. The armor box shows heavy wear, with damage, scratches, and a side panel nearly detached, though it remains marginally functional. The stand is NOT included. Please refer carefully to the photographs for full details. The item will be shipped by FedEx. Dimensions of the Box: approx. H 53 cm W 40 cm D 40 cm Height on display: approx. 147 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!