Armour (1) - Edo - Japan - 1850-1900
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Estimate € 5,500 - € 6,100
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A late 19th‑century Edo‑style leather armour set from Japan, with gilt metal and rusted iron components, including helmet, mask, dragon armour, gauntlets, pauldrons, thigh and calf armour, sold with a wooden stand and two black painted rattan boxes.
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Description from the seller
A very special set of armor from the late 19th
(The product does not include partition and weapon)
The entire set of armor is made of leather
Metal buttons all have arabesque carvings
Rivets are all multi-layer decorative nails
The interior of the armor is decorated with metal reliefs, which is very rare. The interior is decorated with gold leaf, and the pocket ties below are made of bone.
Metal decorative strips are all carved with arabesque patterns
Iron rust-painted 32-ken striped helmet
gourd decoration
Iron rust-painted mask (Red lacquer and gold foil on the reverse side)
Iron rust-painted three-piece dragon armor
Iron rust-painted gauntlets
Iron rust-painted pauldrons
Iron rust-painted thigh armor
Iron rust-painted calf armor
Two Rattan black painted box
wooden stand
Please see the photos to judge the condition of the product
Bought 16 years ago in a famous Nihonto / Yoroi shop from Tokyo
I will send it in two boxes.
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.
We will send the package via postal service
Combined shipping not available
Shipped within one week after payment.
Estimated arrival date15-30 days
(Due to international mail, delivery may be delayed.)
This product does not include customs duties in the country where it is located.
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
Seller's Story
Xiangletang Ancient Art, a Japanese art and antiques specialty store that has been operating in Taiwan for over ten years.
Currently, CATAWIKI sells products including samurai armor, Japanese ukiyo-e prints, BE@RBRICK, and Japanese anime-related merchandise.
Translated by Google TranslateA very special set of armor from the late 19th
(The product does not include partition and weapon)
The entire set of armor is made of leather
Metal buttons all have arabesque carvings
Rivets are all multi-layer decorative nails
The interior of the armor is decorated with metal reliefs, which is very rare. The interior is decorated with gold leaf, and the pocket ties below are made of bone.
Metal decorative strips are all carved with arabesque patterns
Iron rust-painted 32-ken striped helmet
gourd decoration
Iron rust-painted mask (Red lacquer and gold foil on the reverse side)
Iron rust-painted three-piece dragon armor
Iron rust-painted gauntlets
Iron rust-painted pauldrons
Iron rust-painted thigh armor
Iron rust-painted calf armor
Two Rattan black painted box
wooden stand
Please see the photos to judge the condition of the product
Bought 16 years ago in a famous Nihonto / Yoroi shop from Tokyo
I will send it in two boxes.
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.
We will send the package via postal service
Combined shipping not available
Shipped within one week after payment.
Estimated arrival date15-30 days
(Due to international mail, delivery may be delayed.)
This product does not include customs duties in the country where it is located.
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
Seller's Story
Xiangletang Ancient Art, a Japanese art and antiques specialty store that has been operating in Taiwan for over ten years.
Currently, CATAWIKI sells products including samurai armor, Japanese ukiyo-e prints, BE@RBRICK, and Japanese anime-related merchandise.
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Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Material
Aluminium, Cast iron, Copper, Cotton, Gilt metal, Gold, Leather, Silk
Country of origin
Japan
Condition
Good condition, see description
Height
0 cm
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Weight
0 kg
Sold with stand
Yes
Style
Edo
Estimated period
1850-1900
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