D126 Vermilion Red Antique Samurai Armor Edo period w/ certificate

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D126 Vermilion Red Antique Samurai Armor Edo period w/ certificate

Name: D126 Vermilion Red Antique Samurai Armor Edo period w/ certificate
Brand: SAMURAI STORE
Price: 2,400,000 JPY
Availability: InStock

¥2,400,000

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Item Location SAMURAI STORE Tokyo

Item# D-126
Antique suit of armor Edo period w/ Tokubetsu-Kicho Certificate

Throughout the course of Japanese history, red hued Yoroi have come to represent the noble attributes of “honor” and “valor.” One can find numerous tales and accounts of red-clad warriors, staking their honor and their lives in single combat, leading pivotal attacks, and making valiant last stands. Those that don the red armor become part of a greater tradition, one shared with famous warlord clans such as Takeda, Ii, Sanada and Maeda. This is a quality antique armor just finished in vermilion-red from mid Edo period (1700's). Cuirass consists of Nimaido, 2 divided body gurads constructed with the Iyozane iron plates. The Akoda style helmet is comprised of 12 separate iron plates, each with its own specific proportions. When joined, they result in the perfectly formed kabuto seen here. The helmet features metal moon headerboard. Registered as Tokubetsu Kicho paper "Important historical armor" by The Association for the Research and Preservation of Japanese Helmets and Armor. The original storage box, display stand, and all pieces shown in the catalogue come with.

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This armor comes with Certificate of The Association for the Research and Preservation of Japanese Helmets and Armor - Tokubetsu Kicho Paper (Very Significant Well-Preserved armor)

Style : Life-size authentic antique suit of armor.

Age : Edo period (1600-1700's)

Cuirass: Nimaido (2-divided) Iyo-zane iron plates finishd in Vermilion Red lacquer painting with dark blue braid lacing

Helmet: Consists of 12 hand-spliced iron plates bowl with brass header decoration

Menpo Mask:Dark brown (almost black) lacquer painted iron mask with horse hair mustache

Kote sleeves:Chain mails and lacquered iron plates on silk clothing

Haitate Thigh Guard:

Sune-Ate leg guards: All fabric parts are missing. Repair by a skillful artisan is available with a fee.

Yoroi-Hitsu storage box:Wooden box

Certificate: Tokubetsu-Kicho paper / Very Significant Well-Preserved antique armor

Also Comes With:
Wooden Display stand (new)

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