{"product_id":"dt38-antique-armor","title":"DT38 Antique Armor Mid Edo period 1700s w\/ special certificate","description":"\u003cp style=\"border: 1px dashed #500; padding: 6px 10px 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 1.4rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(182, 11, 11);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust a Part of Our Huge Collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSamurai Store now has over 60 sets of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samuraistore.com\/collections\/antique-armors\"\u003eAntique samurai armor\u003c\/a\u003e in our storage and warehouses. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease get in touch with us via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/message\/Y3Z3N7OD6JX7J1\"\u003eWhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samuraistore.com\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEmail\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand let us know what you would like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/samurai-store.com\/images2\/Square-payment-options.png\" style=\"margin-top: 1px; margin-bottom: 2px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samuraistore.com\/collections\/antique-armors\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Antique Samruai Armor collection\" src=\"https:\/\/samurai-store.com\/images2\/antiques-collection.png\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 2px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--End made-to-order--\u003e\u003c!--Bread Crumbs--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 40%, #cce5ff 0%) 0px 0px repeat scroll rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samuraistore.com\/collections\/samurai-armor\"\u003eSamurai Armors\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026gt; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samuraistore.com\/collections\/antique-armors\"\u003eAntiques\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--Bead Crumb End--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eProudly listed by: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samurai-store.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSamurai Store, Inc.\u003c\/a\u003e JAPAN \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3-5 weeks for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samuraistore.com\/pages\/export-procedures-for-antique-swords-armor\" title=\"Export Permit Process for Antique Items\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eexport permit\u003c\/a\u003e to be granted.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eWe Ship Worldwide via UPS or DHL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 40%, #cce5ff 0%) 0px 0px repeat scroll rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"\u003eItem Location \u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Samurai Store Tokyo\" href=\"https:\/\/samuraistore.com\/pages\/samurai-store-tokyo\"\u003eSAMURAI STORE Tokyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 1px solid #CCCCCC; padding: 6px 10px 6px 10px; background-color: #f3ebeb;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem# DT38\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 19px;\"\u003eAntique suit of armor mid Edo period w\/ \u003cstrong\u003eTokubetsu Kichō Shiryō Certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning antique armor on display at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samuraistore.com\/pages\/samurai-store-tokyo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSAMURAI STORE TOKYO\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAntique Samurai Armor – Mid Edo period\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJapan Armor Society Tokubetsu Kichō Certified\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Third-Highest Certification Awarded by the Japanese Armor Research \u0026amp; Preservation Society\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis authentic Japanese samurai armor dates to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emiddle Edo period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and has been formally examined by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNihon Katchu Bugu Kenkyu Hozon Kai (Japan Armor and Weapons Research and Preservation Society)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is certified as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTokubetsu Kicho Shiryo (Specially Precious Material), Certificate No. 2407\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe armor presents a particularly imposing appearance, distinguished by its dark iron surfaces, restrained decoration, and dramatic helmet fitted with large antler-shaped wakidate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKabuto – Helmet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe helmet is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eiron zunari-kabuto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, retaining traces of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekanemono\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fittings. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003emabisashi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is decorated with an iron \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003efukurin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eukebari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lining is of smoked leather. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshikoro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is constructed in four lames.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost striking are the large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeer-antler wakidate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mounted to either side of the helmet, giving the armor an exceptionally powerful silhouette.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShikoro \u0026amp; Neck Guard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neck guard is laced in dark blue-purple silk and constructed in three stages. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003efukigaeshi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are formed in a single angular section and bear square metal fittings with two raised circular ornaments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMenpo – Face Armor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe iron face mask is of a fierce expression, with a detachable nose. It retains its moustache, and the throat guard is made in multiple lames with dark blue-purple silk lacing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSode – Shoulder Guards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shoulder guards are decorated with gilt metal fittings and elaborate textile and metal details. The borders incorporate decorative metalwork, giving the otherwise restrained armor a subtle sense of refinement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDou – Cuirass Body armor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cuirass is of iron construction, with decorative metal fittings applied around the body. The shoulder straps are fitted with leather, and the lower section is accompanied by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekusazuri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e finished with dark blue-purple silk lacing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKote – Armored Sleeves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e incorporate iron plates and mail, with gilt metal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekoshino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e elements arranged around the armor. Their textile ground is woven with a lattice design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaidate \u0026amp; Suneate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thigh guards feature iron elements and chain mail, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003esuneate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combine iron splints with textile and mail construction. Decorative details include the traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekikko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or tortoiseshell-patterned, elements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmor Storage Chest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe armor is accompanied by a wooden lacquered storage chest. Its front is decorated with the characters \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“前” (Zen)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“石畳” (Ishidatami)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e motifs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis armor is an excellent example of the sophisticated construction and visual language of samurai equipment from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emiddle Edo period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Rather than relying on excessive ornamentation, its character comes from the contrast between the dark iron body, gilt fittings, textile work, and the extraordinary antlered helmet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of the fierce iron face mask and towering deer-antler \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewakidate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives the complete suit an especially commanding presence when displayed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(146, 15, 99);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease don't hesitate to request additional photos or videos before purchasing this armor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b09b9b; padding: 6px 10px 6px 10px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis armor comes with a 3rd highest \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCertificate\u003c\/span\u003e of The Association for the Research and Preservation of Japanese Helmets and Armor - Tokubetsu Kichō Shiryō\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHighlights\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Middle Edo Period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tokubetsu Kicho Shiryo (Specially Precious Material)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate No.:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2407\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertifying Organization:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nihon Katchu Bugu Kenkyu Hozon Kai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Authentic Antique Japanese Samurai Armor (Yoroi \/ Gusoku)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Specs Unit End--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso Comes With:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWooden Display stand (new)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!--SHIPPING--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSecure \u0026amp; Full-Insured Shipping Worldwide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px dashed #500; padding: 6px 10px 6px 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere We Ship To\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item can surely be shipped to almost all countries.\u003cbr\u003eWe do all paperwork for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samuraistore.com\/pages\/export-procedures-for-antique-swords-armor\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExport Permit application\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--SHIPPING END--\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #330000; padding: 6px 10px 6px 10px; color: #ffcc99;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffcc99;\" color=\"#ffcc99\"\u003e This item is also available for sale at the storefront. 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