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DJ05 Antique Armor by Nobuie Edo period 1700s w/ special certificate
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Item Location SAMURAI STORE Tokyo
Item# DJ05
Antique suit of armor mid Edo period w/ Tokubetsu Kichō Shiryō Certificate
A stunning antique armor on display at SAMURAI STORE TOKYO
Antique Samurai Armor with a Helmet Signed “Nobuie Saku”
Mid-Edo Period | Certified Tokubetsu Kichō Shiryō
This striking suit of Japanese samurai armor combines a commanding silhouette with a particularly noteworthy feature: its sixty-four-plate iron helmet bears the inscription “Nobuie saku” (信家作), meaning “made by Nobuie.”
Helmets bearing the Nobuie name are highly prized by collectors of Japanese armor. The signature, recorded on the inside rear of the helmet bowl in the accompanying examination report, makes this an especially compelling suit for collectors who appreciate signed armor.
The kabuto has a ribbed iron bowl with a patinated surface and a gold-leafed interior. Its gilded crescent-moon and holly-leaf crest creates a dramatic focal point above the black-lacquered iron face mask, which is fitted with a white moustache and beard.
The black-lacquered two-piece cuirass is constructed from vertically joined iron plates. Its upper section features individual hardened-leather scales closely laced in dark blue, adding texture and depth to the armor’s strong, elegant form. Broad shoulder guards, dark blue lacing, and contrasting decorative details complete the impressive appearance of the ensemble.
The arm defenses are fitted with black-lacquered iron splints, while the five-tier haidate thigh guards are made of black-lacquered iron laced in dark blue. The three-piece suneate shin guards are made of black-lacquered hardened leather, laced in light green.
The armor is accompanied by a lacquered wooden storage/display box.
This armor comes with a 3rd highest Certificate of The Association for the Research and Preservation of Japanese Helmets and Armor - Tokubetsu Kichō Shiryō
This armor has been designated Tokubetsu Kichō Shiryō — Especially Precious Material — by the Japanese Armor and Arms Preservation Society.
- Period: Mid-Edo period
- Helmet inscription: 信家作 (Nobuie saku)
- Certification number: No. 2485
- Armor chest: Lacquered wood
Also Comes With:
Wooden Display stand (new)
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