【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This listing features a pair of Japanese samurai arm guards (kote) from the Edo period. Although they appear to be a matching set at first glance, they are in fact a mismatched pair consisting of a right and a left arm guard made separately. Both pieces are finished in vermilion lacquer. The right-hand guard shows signs of repainting on the hand-covering area and visible adhesive traces. One of the long iron splints has split into two. Both guards display typical signs of age, including losses to the lacquer, scuffs, and rust on the chain mail. The cloth components show holes, tears, stains, and colour fading. Please refer to the photographs for the exact condition. Despite their mismatched origin, these guards present well together and offer a valuable glimpse into the functional wear and aesthetic preferences of samurai armour during the Edo period. Dimensions: approx. H 70-76 cm W 16.5-21 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!