A striking all-matching Japanese red lacquer suit-of-armour (yoroi) with green and orange cords, a multicoloured and ‘golden’ hem and a 2-piece cuirass finished with copper rims (kurenai’urushinuri iroiro’ito kin’suso nimaidô tôsei gusoku). - 10-plate hoshi'bachi kabuto (helmet with domed rivets) with short brass kuwagata-antlers, 5-tiered chrysanthemum-shaped tehen’no’kanamono (decorative apex fitting), orange silk decorative tassel (agemaki), 2-tiered ‘itazane’-plate shikoro (neck guards) and large back-bending fukikaeshi (face guards) covered with decorative ‘smoked leather’ and fitted with circular appliques shaped like chrysanthemum flowers (kiku). - ‘Angry man’-facial mask (resseibô) with black moustache, separate nose-piece and 4-tiered ‘itazane’-plate gorget (yodarekake). - Sode (shoulder guards), ô-type, constructed with 6 ‘itazane’-plates, adorned with orange silk cords with decorative tassels. - Kote (bracer), shino-type, long lacquered metal pieces connected by Japanese mail (kaushi-gusari), placed over shiny écru and blue brocade silk with a floral design. - Dô (cuirass), ‘môgami’-type, laced red lacquered ‘itazane’-plates with copper rims, with a 6-parts of 5-piece ‘itazane’-plate kusazuri (tassets). From the shoulder hang a pair of so-called 'apricot leaves' (gyôyô). In front two small, and at the back a large orange silk agemaki. - Shiny orange and golden brocade silk waistband (uwa’obi). - Haidate (thigh armour) of 4-rows of 18 red lacquered laced ‘kawara’-plates, matching silk and decorative ‘smoked leather’ borders. - Suneate (shin guards), ‘shino’-type, with vertical metal plates connected by kaushi-gusari with matching tateage (knee guards). Complete with a square black lacquered store-box for a suit-of armour (yoroi’bako). The front of the store-box decorated with the character mae 前 (“in front”) in gold. The Kanji "Mae" meaning "the first"; in other words: "I, who has priority above others". Height with box: approx. 160 cm. Period: Japan – Mid-Shôwa period (Mid 20th century). Considering its age in a very good original condition with some traces of wear conform age, like some wear of the decorative leather. Defect of the lining of the helmet. For a clear condition reference, please look at the photos as well. We include a wooden stand and an explanation how to put this armour on display. When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity. #CollectorsFair