Armour - Antique - Japan Mid Edo period
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Antique mid-Edo period gilded samurai armour set in good condition, cast iron construction, 165 cm high and 65 cm wide, complete with iron menpo, copper maedate, saihai baton and tall sashimono, with gilded do and kote, stored in an Edo-period wooden box and attributed as Original from a private collection.
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鉄黒漆塗金箔仏二枚胴具足
Tetsu kuro-urushi nuri kinpaku hotoke nimaido gusoku .
江户時代中期 . Middle Edo period.
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This armor was made in Japan during the 18 th century .
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This is superb gilded armor Of a Samurai of high-rank . Of course adult size.
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Complete with an iron menpo a copper maedate ,a saihai batton to command and with a tall gilded Sashimono.
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The helmet is an iron Momonari kabuto peach shaped and gilded .
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The do, an hotoke do inspired by a belly of a buddha is also gilded and with kamon.
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The kote are gilded also in good condition, as many parts of the armor .
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This armor appears to have undergone some touch-ups in places—typical given its age .
A fantastic example of Japanese craftsmanship in good general state of preservation from the mid-Edo period around 18th century .
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It stands as a testimony of its owner's status and financial means, as creating such a suit of armor would have required countless hours of work by skilled Japanese artisans.
It is stored in a japanese wooden box from the Edo period which is ideal for better preservation.
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An authentique armour from a private collection
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A rare gilded Samurai armor for your collection .
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.
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( Shipping included in two parts box and Sashimono)
Seller's Story
Welcome to Samuraiantiques
Passionate about Japanese culture, I have been collecting items related to Japan—including Japanese arts and Samurai artifacts—and more world arts for over 20 years.
In my Catawiki shop, you will find a wide range of authentic treasures from Japan at affordable prices.
Please feel free to browse my collection; I hope you find something you love.
Thank you for your interest.
Translated by Google Translate鉄黒漆塗金箔仏二枚胴具足
Tetsu kuro-urushi nuri kinpaku hotoke nimaido gusoku .
江户時代中期 . Middle Edo period.
.
This armor was made in Japan during the 18 th century .
.
This is superb gilded armor Of a Samurai of high-rank . Of course adult size.
.
Complete with an iron menpo a copper maedate ,a saihai batton to command and with a tall gilded Sashimono.
.
The helmet is an iron Momonari kabuto peach shaped and gilded .
.
The do, an hotoke do inspired by a belly of a buddha is also gilded and with kamon.
.
The kote are gilded also in good condition, as many parts of the armor .
.
This armor appears to have undergone some touch-ups in places—typical given its age .
A fantastic example of Japanese craftsmanship in good general state of preservation from the mid-Edo period around 18th century .
.
It stands as a testimony of its owner's status and financial means, as creating such a suit of armor would have required countless hours of work by skilled Japanese artisans.
It is stored in a japanese wooden box from the Edo period which is ideal for better preservation.
.
An authentique armour from a private collection
.
A rare gilded Samurai armor for your collection .
.
.
.
( Shipping included in two parts box and Sashimono)
Seller's Story
Welcome to Samuraiantiques
Passionate about Japanese culture, I have been collecting items related to Japan—including Japanese arts and Samurai artifacts—and more world arts for over 20 years.
In my Catawiki shop, you will find a wide range of authentic treasures from Japan at affordable prices.
Please feel free to browse my collection; I hope you find something you love.
Thank you for your interest.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Material
Cast iron
Country of origin
Japan
Condition
Good condition, see description
Dynastic style/period
Mid Edo period
Height
165 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Width
65 cm
Attribution
Original
Sold with stand
No
Style
Antique
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