$8,500
Samurai Armor
M0005
A complete and very attractive yoroi with armor box. Before I go further, I must confess that I know less about armor than I do about quantum physics (I was a liberal arts major), but I shall attempt to describe things as best I can.
The unsigned suji kabuto (see I do know some words) is a lacquered sixteen plate construction. The helmet is typical of the kabuto commonly produced by smiths of the Haruta school during the later Muromachi period, suji bachi made in the distinctive goshozan style, with the hachi elevating towards the rear of the helmet bowl. I have been told, that kabuto with decoration in the wide front plate, are indicative of rank (note the fourth image). I believe that the maedate are of recent manufacture. Large fukigaeshi flange. The large o-sode, shoulder guards, are again typical of a those that were still used on the armors of higher ranking warriors during the late Muromachi. A beautiful example of a hon kozane ni-mai do (two panel body armor) assembled from thousands of small a scales in the style typical of an early period armor. A superb matched sangu (sleeve) set, multi-colored lacquer and metal fittings.
It is my belief that this is a Muromachi suit that was refurbished, replacing old lace, cloth, and some small decorative pieces.
Shipping included. $11,500
Kabuto Without The Maedate
Note Bulge At the Rear Of The Kabuto
Back - With My Apologies For Improper Ties Shin Guards & Bear Skin Shoes
Detail Of The Front Of The Do Sleeve
Brocade Inside O-Sode