Full Red Samurai Armor - Edo Period (1603 - 1868).

JAPAN - Edo Period (1603 - 1868).
Full samurai armor, all en suite.
KABUTO in red lacquered wrought iron.
SHIKORO (neck guard) with three levels in red lacquered iron and white and blue silk braiding (missing).
FUKIGAYESHI (side wings) and MABI SA SHI (visor) in red lacquered wrought iron (significantly missing on the right wing).
Very imposing MAEDATE in gold lacquered wood.
HAMPO (samurai half mask) in red lacquered iron, sweat hole under the chin, black lacquered interior.
Four-level gorget in red lacquered iron and white and blue silk.
SODE (shoulder guards) with six levels in red lacquered metal and white and blue silk.
Breastplate with four slats, made of red lacquered iron and white and blue silk braiding.
Arm guards, KOTE, made of chainmail and iron plates (slight oxidation).
Skirt, kusazuri, and cuissards, haidate, with four rows, made of red lacquered metal and white and blue silk.
Grimps, suneate, made of red lacquered iron plates, chainmail, and leather.
GUNBAI (command fan) made of black lacquered wood and stamped metal decorated with two dragons facing each other on one side and constellations on the other.

Fairly good overall condition, some lacquer wear and oxidation.
Additional photos and details upon request.

Sold with its carrying case (gusoku bitsu) made of leather-covered wood stamped with the mon of the Mizuno clan and wrought iron (slight losses and oxidation), and with its presentation stand.

Armor dimensions in seated position: 171 x 58 x 50 cm.

Note: In Japan, samurai are commemorated annually, and many people and temples often preserve such armor for generations.

Ref: XESNINYDOG