Complete Samurai armor - Edo period (1603-1868).

JAPAN - Edo period (1603 - 1868).
Complete samurai armor.
KABUTO in black lacquered wrought iron in the form of a court headdress (eboshi), adorned with a Mon in the form of a disk.
SHIKORO (neck cover) with four steps in gold and red lacquered iron and blue and orange silk braiding, the last step adorned with mons of the Naito clan alternating with lozenges.
MABI SA SHI (the visor) in wrought iron.
FUKIGAESHI (fins) in black-lacquered iron adorned with the mon of the Naito clan.
Gilded lacquered wood MAETATE featuring an oni head with large horns and ears (one ear restored).
MEMPO (samurai half-mask) in brown lacquered wrought iron, pronounced chin, mobile nose, pierced nostrils, visible teeth, white horsehair moustache, sweat hole under chin.
YODARE-KAKE (gorgerin) in brown and red lacquered wrought iron, braided in green silk.
DO (breastplate) in two parts in lacquered iron.
SODE (shoulder pads) with six degrees in black lacquered metal and light blue silk braiding.
KOTE (arm protectors) in chain mail (oxidation), lacquered iron plates and plum silk.
KUSAZURI (skirt) and HAIDATE (shorts) with five rows of lacquered metal and blue silk braiding.
SUNEATE (leggings) in lacquered iron plate, chain, fabric and leather.
On two bamboo poles, it features a fabric banner adorned with sinograms.

Sold with a GUSOKU BITSU (carrying cases) in wood and metal reinforcements adorned with the Asakura clan mon and with its presentation stand.

Dimensions of armor in seated position: 144 x 65 x 55 cm.
Additional photos and details on request.

Notes In Japan, samurai are commemorated every year, and many people and temples keep such armor for generations.

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