盔甲 - 老式 - 日本 - 1980-1990, 盔甲大师 Ryugyoku(龙玉) – Domaru 铠甲用于端午节 – 古代武士盔甲风格 (No

☆ Armor Master Ryugyoku(龍玉) – 請年武裝（Domaru Armor）為五月端午節（Tango-no-Sekku）而製 – 古代武士盔甲風格（無保留價格）

This armor was created for Tango-no-Sekku, the traditional Japanese celebrated in May. It is a reproduction of “Domaru,” a traditional style of Japanese samurai armor. Based on the formal structure of the National Treasure-class Oyoroi armor of the Heian and Kamakura periods, master armor craftsman Ryugyoku Ono created this work with his own refined artistic sensibility. Richly constructed with metal components, this authentic armor possesses a remarkable sense of weight and dignity, and despite its relatively compact size, it has an impressive presence.

Ryugyoku is known as a master armor craftsman officially recognized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Domaru armor originally emerged during the mid-Heian period as armor designed for infantry combat. Its greatest characteristic is its lightweight and practical structure: the cuirass wraps around the body in a cylindrical form and is fastened with cords at the right side, allowing excellent mobility and ease of movement.

From the Heian period (794–1185) through the Kamakura period (1185–1333), “Oyoroi” armor was the dominant form of Japanese armor. However, as warfare increasingly involved combat on foot rather than exclusively mounted combat, the highly mobile Domaru style gradually became popular among not only lower-ranking warriors but also high-ranking samurai.

【What is Tango no Sekku?】
Tango no Sekku, celebrated on May 5, is a traditional Japanese festival held to pray for the healthy growth and protection of boys. The custom of displaying armor and helmets is said to date back to the Kamakura period (1185–1333).

【Dimensions】
Height: approx. 80 cm
Width: approx. 40 cm
Depth: approx. 30 cm
Weight: approx. 7000 g

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【Condition】
Although this is a vintage item made approximately 20–30 years ago, it remains in remarkably fine condition with no particularly noticeable damage. Due to the extensive use of metal parts, the armor weighs over 7 kg. Please consider the shipping costs carefully before placing a bid. The chair shown in the photos is for size reference only and is not included with the item.

【Shipping】
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan with a tracking number for safe and secure delivery. Shipping will be made from Japan. (For example, shipping to France, Italy, Spain, or the United Kingdom costs approximately €120.) Please check the shipping cost to your country before bidding.