Sode (2) - Japan - 1950-2000
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Two leather Japanese shoulder armour elements (sode) from 1950–2000, about 17 cm high and 19 cm wide, weighing 150 g, with gold-coloured overlapping plates linked by dark blue‑violet lacing, black edges and a lacquered back, the front showing irregular wear for an aged, warrior look, and a back covered in floral/geometric brocade.
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Description
Compact Japanese shoulder piece in the form of a multi-row sode. The overlapping, highly contoured plates are gold-finished and connected by a dark blue-violet lace. The visible black edges and the rear varnish create a clear contrast to the gold finish. The front deliberately shows irregular wear and use marks; this gives the piece an aged, martial appearance.
The back is covered with floral and geometric patterned brocade and edged with a dark, small-patterned fabric trim.
Classification: The construction follows traditional Japanese armor techniques with plates designed in a manner reminiscent of Iyo-zane or kiritsuke, and with sugake-like lacing. After comparison of construction, weight, surface treatment, and repeatedly documented baugleichen (identical or very similar) Japanese pieces, postwar Japanese manufacture is more likely than an origin in the Edo period. A precise workshop attribution is not currently secured.
Description
Compact Japanese shoulder piece in the form of a multi-row sode. The overlapping, highly contoured plates are gold-finished and connected by a dark blue-violet lace. The visible black edges and the rear varnish create a clear contrast to the gold finish. The front deliberately shows irregular wear and use marks; this gives the piece an aged, martial appearance.
The back is covered with floral and geometric patterned brocade and edged with a dark, small-patterned fabric trim.
Classification: The construction follows traditional Japanese armor techniques with plates designed in a manner reminiscent of Iyo-zane or kiritsuke, and with sugake-like lacing. After comparison of construction, weight, surface treatment, and repeatedly documented baugleichen (identical or very similar) Japanese pieces, postwar Japanese manufacture is more likely than an origin in the Edo period. A precise workshop attribution is not currently secured.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Material
Leather
Country of origin
Japan
Condition
Reasonable condition, see description
Height
17 cm
Width
19 cm
Weight
150 g
Estimated period
1950-2000
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