Japanese Samurai Armor  Edo Period

A good quality edo period Samurai armor, it dates to the late 1700's.

The Kabuto is a 32 plate Suji kabuto with very nice detail and very good quality.  It has the original lining and neck cord.  There is a mon to each side. The maedate is a lacquered wood one that suits the set well. 

The menpo or mask is a  black lacquered iron one with lacquered iron neck lames and a large mustache.  There are a couple of small repairs that have been done to the lacquer.

The 'Do' is a black lacquered iron plates one with ivory frogs.  The purple cords have been renewed in Japan a long time ago.  The laced plates that hang from it are lacquered iron.

The Sode, or shoulder guards are laquered iron with matching  lacing, and has a decorative top edge.

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.  The thigh apron has lacquered iron plates held by  chain mail on fabric. The armor box is in good condition with iron edges, carry handles and lock.

Overall a unusual composite 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. Comes with a Japanese made stand to display it on.

PRICE  $13,500  AUD