Japanese Samurai Armor  Edo Period

This is a good quality edo period Samurai armor.  It dates to the late 1700's.  The Kabuto is a 16 plate russet iron  kabuto with very nice detail and very good quality.  It has the original lining and neck cord.  The maedate is a lacquered wood modern one that suits the set well. 

The Hanbo, or mask is a dark brown lacquered iron one with lacquered iron neck lames. The 'Do' is a dark brown  lacquered iron plates with outside parts done in gold lacquer.  The laced plates that hang from it are lacquered rawhide with iron splint behind.

The Sode, or shoulder guards are lacquered iron and proberbly a later addition to the armor, they go well with the suit.

The Kote are lacquered metal plates over chain mail and backed with heavy fabric.  The shin guards are lacquered metal plates over chain mail and backed with heavy fabric.  One has minor damage that could be repaired ok.  The thigh apron has lacquered laced rawhide plates on fabric. The armor box is in average condition with iron edges, carry handles and lock.  It is still strong and suitable to display the armor on.

Overall a matching  set of  Samurai Armor that dates to the mid Edo period and is in good condition with only a couple of minor breaks to the lacing (which is usual for armor of this age).  It is very well made and of a high quality.  It has had no restoration  The armor comes with a Japanese made stand to display it on.

Price  $15,250AUD

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