# Title **Life-Size Japanese Samurai Yoroi (Gusoku) - Complete Armor with Kabuto and Menpo - With Yoroi Bitsu** # Description This is an impressive **life-size Japanese Samurai Yoroi (Gusoku)**, a traditional Japanese armor set featuring a kabuto (helmet), menpo (face mask), dō (cuirass), armored sleeves, shoulder guards, thigh guards, and shin guards. The set is accompanied by a **Yoroi Bitsu (armor storage chest)**. The combination of traditional armor construction, lacquered surfaces, metal components, textile elements, and decorative lacing creates a powerful and dignified appearance characteristic of Japanese samurai armor. When assembled for display, the Yoroi reaches an impressive overall height of approximately **160 cm**. This full-size Yoroi is an attractive collector's piece, particularly suitable for collectors of Japanese art, samurai culture, antique arms and armor, and historical militaria. The armor shows natural signs of age, including wear to the lacquer and metal surfaces, oxidation, aging and deterioration of textile and lacing components, as well as possible repairs or later replacement parts. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the description. # Included in this Lot * Kabuto (Helmet) * Menpo (Face Mask) * Dō (Cuirass) * Pair of **Sleeves (Kote)** * Pair of **Shoulder Guards (Sode)** * Haidate (Thigh Guards) * Pair of Suneate (Shin Guards) * Yoroi Bitsu (Armor Storage Chest) **Please note: The waist cord is not included in this lot.** # Dimensions ### Assembled Yoroi * Overall height: approximately **160 cm** ### Yoroi Bitsu (Armor Storage Chest) * Height: approximately **54 cm** * Width: approximately **41.5 cm** * Depth: approximately **41.5 cm** # Condition Good antique condition with age-related wear. There are signs of age such as scratches, oxidation, wear and losses to the lacquer, deterioration of the lacing and textile components, minor repairs, and possible later replacement parts. Please refer to the photographs for a detailed assessment of the condition. # Shipping * This item will be shipped from Japan by **FedEx**. * **Any customs duties, import taxes, VAT, customs clearance fees, and all other charges imposed by the destination country are the responsibility of the buyer.** # Notes * **The waist cord is not included.** * Measurements are approximate and may vary slightly due to manual measurement. * As is common with antique Japanese armor, some components may have been repaired or replaced over time. * Due to the age and delicate construction of the armor, careful handling is recommended. * Please review all photographs carefully before placing a bid. **This life-size Japanese Samurai Yoroi is an impressive collector's piece that embodies the craftsmanship and aesthetic tradition of Japanese samurai culture, making it an excellent addition to a collection of Japanese art, Asian antiques, samurai armor, or historical militaria.**