Harness - Japan Edo Period (1600-1868)
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Original Japanese samurai war armor from the Edo period dating to around 1700, featuring heavy iron kabuto and menpo with black lacquer and blue thread Mogami Dou Gusoku, kabuto signed Ki Yoshimichi, menpo signed Mito ju Yoshinobu, 16 thick plates designed for battle, a tall multi‑layer tehen with gold Hosokawa clan kamon, wooden and leather dragon maedate, height 164 cm, weight 22 kg, origin Japan, in very good condition, sold with stand, provenance Privécollectie.
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Kyodai Originals presents this great original Japanese Samurai War Armor from the year 1700 Edo period.
A very impressive Japanese samurai war armor from the Edo period, Mogami Dou Gusoku with iron black lacquer and blue thread, all made of heavy iron for both the kabuto and menpo.
This set dates from the mid Edo Period (around 1700). The menpo is signed Mito ju Yoshinobu and is made of iron in the style of Yadome (iron ridge to solidify and protect).
This style was seen in more noble samurai.
The kabuto signed Ki Yoshimichi was truly built for battle, with 16 thick plates able to resist even a musket shot.
We can see each individual rivet carefully placed and filed down to perfection.
A lovely tall standing multi-layer stand with matching gold kamon from the Hosokawa clan.
They were a powerful clan, so much so that the family maintains power to this day; the former Prime Minister of Japan is the current head of the clan.
The dragon Maedate is fully made of wood, and leather would have made a presence on the battlefield.
Kyodai Originals presents this great original Japanese Samurai War Armor from the year 1700 Edo period.
A very impressive Japanese samurai war armor from the Edo period, Mogami Dou Gusoku with iron black lacquer and blue thread, all made of heavy iron for both the kabuto and menpo.
This set dates from the mid Edo Period (around 1700). The menpo is signed Mito ju Yoshinobu and is made of iron in the style of Yadome (iron ridge to solidify and protect).
This style was seen in more noble samurai.
The kabuto signed Ki Yoshimichi was truly built for battle, with 16 thick plates able to resist even a musket shot.
We can see each individual rivet carefully placed and filed down to perfection.
A lovely tall standing multi-layer stand with matching gold kamon from the Hosokawa clan.
They were a powerful clan, so much so that the family maintains power to this day; the former Prime Minister of Japan is the current head of the clan.
The dragon Maedate is fully made of wood, and leather would have made a presence on the battlefield.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Material
Fabric, iron, leather.
Country of Origin
Japan
Condition
Very good condition, see description
Dynastic Style/Period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Height
164 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Weight
22 kg
Sold with stand
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
