Armour (1) - Japan - 1600-1650 Early Edo period

This is a superb and rare red early Edo. 江戸時代初期 17th century 初期 Saddle- Kura 鞍 ,
with heavy iron battle Abumi 鐙 .
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Interior of the saddle with inscription dated .
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With NKBKHK documents of authentification dating the saddle in the early Edo period 1600 -1680 .
特別貴重資料 Tokubetsu Kichō Shiryō, specialy precious piece .
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Solid hardwood kura base with traditional construction tenon and mortese .
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Natural patina visible, authentic grain and aging consistent with early 17th century craftsmanship.
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The wood on the saddle is covered xith original leather lacquered with red urushi .
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Color aged from bright cinnabar red to deep burgundy/wine red over more 400 years.
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Patina, craking and wear patterns are natural and untouched.
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After more 400 years, ink fading and wood age make full deciphering difficult. But in the early years of the 17th century.
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Think about the Japan History ,think about the Osaka battle ,feel the " Lasts" battles of the Samurai and the tormented period .
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A pair of abumi added later included, of hand-forged iron abumi. Weight 5,1 kg the pair.
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Massive thick iron, high bridge weight and form consistent with Edo period battlefields abumi designed for armored samurai.
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Original red lacquered leather maching saddle color and patina.
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Documentation NKBKHK included classifying the kura saddle as early Edo period.
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Museum ensemble from the Early Edo ,a Samurai kura-saddle accompanied by matching heavy abumi and papers from the NKBKHK included.
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A complete set for serious collector .