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LOT 143

Lot 143

A Suit of Samurai Armour (Tosei Gusoku), Edo Period (1615-1868)

A Suit of Samurai Armour (Tosei Gusoku), Edo Period (1615-1868)
Lot 143 Details
A Suit of Samurai Armour (Tosei Gusoku), Edo Period (1615-1868)

Kabuto (helmet): Zunari (head-shaped), Hineno shikoro (close-fitting plated neck guard), brown lacquer, mid Edo period, circa 1750
Menpo (facial armour): Hanpo style, thick lacquered iron, mid Edo period, circa 1750
Maedate (frontal decoration): ring (Maru) design in brass
Dou (breastplate/cuirass): Sendai style, matching the helmet in weight and construction with heavy iron
Sode (shoulder armour): medium lacquer iron plates, mid Edo period
Kusazuri (fauld/skirt): plates, mid Edo period, circa 1750
Kote (sleeves): Shino style, lacquered
Haidate (thigh armour): silk and hemp base, small lacquered iron plates, late Edo period
Gusoku bitsu (armour box): late Edo lacquer and wood armour box, Ken Katabami Mon (sword and plum flower and kanji crest) of the Sakai clan
overall with box height 54.3 in — 138 cm

Estimate $3,000-$3,500

Realised: $7,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Suit of Samurai Armour (Tosei Gusoku), Edo Period (1615-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Tosei Gusoku), Edo Period (1615-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Tosei Gusoku), Edo Period (1615-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Tosei Gusoku), Edo Period (1615-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Tosei Gusoku), Edo Period (1615-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Tosei Gusoku), Edo Period (1615-1868)

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CONDITION DETAILS

overall in substantially good condition; wear consistent with age, including lacquer crackling and losses to the helmet and neck guard, worn fabric and corrosion to chainmail on the sleeves and thigh armour, and a few missing laces on the fauld/skirt

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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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