Incense burner - Bronze - Samurai Armor & Helmet

Japanese Antique Bronze Incense Burner (Koro) - Samurai Armor and Helmet (Kabuto) Design with Go-San-no-Kiri & Mitsu-Aoi Crests, Daimin Seitoku Nensei Mark

### Description
This is a magnificent and intricately crafted Japanese antique bronze incense burner (Koro) featuring a complete samurai armor and helmet (Kabuto lid) design. The piece is rich in historic samurai motifs, featuring the prominent "Go-San-no-Kiri" (Paulownia) crest on the front maedate of the helmet and "Mitsu-Aoi" (Hollyhock) crests detailed on the side shikoro and the armor body. The underside features a classic "大明宣徳年製" (Daimin Seitoku Nensei) cast mark, a revered stylistic inscription traditionally used to honor the esteemed bronze-casting standards of China's Ming dynasty. With its heavy, solid construction and exquisite attention to detail, this piece showcases the high-level mastery of Japanese metalcraft.

### Samurai Armor, Helmet & Imperial Crests: Cultural Background
* Samurai Armor & Kabuto: The armor and helmet are the ultimate symbols of the Japanese samurai warrior, representing protection, honor, and martial bravery.
* Go-San-no-Kiri & Mitsu-Aoi Crests: The Paulownia (Kiri) and Hollyhock (Aoi) crests are among the most prestigious and aristocratic crests in Japanese history, historically associated with powerful clans and shogunate lineage, bringing an air of regal dignity and heritage to the piece.

### Condition
In good vintage and antique condition with natural signs of age, including surface wear, minor oxidation, patina, and slight use marks on the interior consistent with age. Sold as-is. Please examine the photos carefully to evaluate the condition before bidding.

### Dimensions
* Height: 15 cm
* Width: 14 cm
* Depth: 14 cm

### Weight
* 1129 g

### Box / Accessories
* None (No original box included)

### Shipping
* This item will be safely packed and shipped directly from Japan.
* Please note: Shipping for this item is available exclusively to destinations within the EEA, Switzerland, and the UK.

Items will be shipped via:
* DHL Express
* EMS
* International Air Parcel

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To ensure smooth customs clearance and avoid double taxation, delays, or unexpected returns—particularly in regions where postal customs system issues are present—certain destinations (such as France, Italy, Spain, etc.) will be shipped via DHL Express.

### Import Duties and Taxes
* Import duties, taxes, and VAT are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
* Please check with your country's customs office to determine additional costs prior to bidding.
* We cannot declare a lower value or mark the item as a "gift."

Thanks,
WAQWAQ Kyoto