Armour (1) - Japan - 1970-1980
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Vintage Japanese miniature samurai armor set with a dragon crest kabuto, orange silk lacing, and a black lacquered yoroi-bako storage chest, display height 50–55 cm on a wood box measuring 35.5 × 25 × 24 cm, from Japan, dating to the 1970s–1980s and in good condition.
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Vintage Japanese Miniature Samurai Armor Set – High-Grade Desktop Yoroi & Kabuto Display with Black Lacquered Storage Chest (Yoroi-Bako) for Japandi & Martial Arts Interior
【Description】
An exceptional vintage Japanese miniature Samurai armor set (Yoroi / Armor Model), featuring an ornate dragon helmet crest (Ryu-maedate), vibrant orange silk lacing (Odoshi), and a black lacquered storage box adorned with gold floral brass fittings.
Artisanal Craftsmanship & Materials:
Dragon-Crest Helmet (Kabuto): Crowned with a detailed gold-toned dragon crest (Ryu), intricate brass visor plates, black facial mask with mustache (Menpo), and patterned brocade fabric ear flaps (Fukigaeshi).
Detailed Body Armor (Do & Sode):
Constructed with multi-tiered plates linked by dense orange silk cords, gold-plated brass trim, and floral crest ornaments.
Lacquered Storage Chest (Yoroi-bako): Includes its original black lacquered wooden chest fitted with carved legs, gold filigree corner brackets, and traditional silver-blue cord fasteners. The armor sets up proudly on top of the chest for display and packs neatly inside for storage.
Contemporary Interior Display:
With its vivid color contrast and rich Japanese symbolism, this tabletop armor makes an ideal statement sculpture for executive desks, Japandi living room sideboards, martial arts dojos, or Asian art cabinets.
【Condition】
Exhibits excellent, remarkably clean vintage condition. Silk cord lacing remains tight and brightly colored. Metal fittings show brilliant gold luster with no corrosion. Storage box retains a smooth lacquered finish with only very minor light handling marks. Please inspect all detailed high-resolution photographs prior to bidding.
【Period】
Circa 1970s–1980s (Late Showa Period)
【Dimensions & Estimated Weight】
Box Dimensions (Width × Depth × Height): 35.5 cm × 25.0 cm × 24.0 cm
Total Display Height (Mounted on Box): Approx. 50.0–55.0 cm
Vintage Japanese Miniature Samurai Armor Set – High-Grade Desktop Yoroi & Kabuto Display with Black Lacquered Storage Chest (Yoroi-Bako) for Japandi & Martial Arts Interior
【Description】
An exceptional vintage Japanese miniature Samurai armor set (Yoroi / Armor Model), featuring an ornate dragon helmet crest (Ryu-maedate), vibrant orange silk lacing (Odoshi), and a black lacquered storage box adorned with gold floral brass fittings.
Artisanal Craftsmanship & Materials:
Dragon-Crest Helmet (Kabuto): Crowned with a detailed gold-toned dragon crest (Ryu), intricate brass visor plates, black facial mask with mustache (Menpo), and patterned brocade fabric ear flaps (Fukigaeshi).
Detailed Body Armor (Do & Sode):
Constructed with multi-tiered plates linked by dense orange silk cords, gold-plated brass trim, and floral crest ornaments.
Lacquered Storage Chest (Yoroi-bako): Includes its original black lacquered wooden chest fitted with carved legs, gold filigree corner brackets, and traditional silver-blue cord fasteners. The armor sets up proudly on top of the chest for display and packs neatly inside for storage.
Contemporary Interior Display:
With its vivid color contrast and rich Japanese symbolism, this tabletop armor makes an ideal statement sculpture for executive desks, Japandi living room sideboards, martial arts dojos, or Asian art cabinets.
【Condition】
Exhibits excellent, remarkably clean vintage condition. Silk cord lacing remains tight and brightly colored. Metal fittings show brilliant gold luster with no corrosion. Storage box retains a smooth lacquered finish with only very minor light handling marks. Please inspect all detailed high-resolution photographs prior to bidding.
【Period】
Circa 1970s–1980s (Late Showa Period)
【Dimensions & Estimated Weight】
Box Dimensions (Width × Depth × Height): 35.5 cm × 25.0 cm × 24.0 cm
Total Display Height (Mounted on Box): Approx. 50.0–55.0 cm
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Japan
Condition
Good condition, see description
Height
24 cm
Width
36 cm
Depth
25 cm
Weight
2 kg
Estimated period
1970-1980
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