Japanese Armour

A Yoroi Dorei is a traditional Japanese clay bell shaped like a suit of samurai armor.

This is an antique combat helmet made around 1800s in Edo era in Japan. Kabuto is a type of helmet first used by ancient Japanese warriors which, in later periods, became an impor...

During the Heian period, the unique Japanese samurai armour o-yoroi and do-maru appeared.

Showa-Period Japanese Samurai Armor with Paulownia Crest, Post-WWII Diplomatic Gift A complete suit of Japanese samurai armor (yoroi), crafted in the Showa period (post-World War II...

Made with original japanese fabrics only use for samuraï armor confection, with solid brass and metal details, ceremonial armor with minor structural damages due to time and restora...

A fantastic and rare early Japanese Kendo (The Samurai Way/Path of the Sword) martial arts set of protective armor/armour including the Men (mask), Do (torso/bust protector) and Tare...

Its wood, seasoned by time, paints a vivid portrait of a standing guardian, the ethereal dynamism of his stance accentuated by traditional Japanese armor and a wind-kissed scarf. Wh...

Set of Edo Period Samurai Armor Box Covers (Yoroi Bitsu Covers) with Gold Family Crests Japan, 18th century (Edo period) Dimensions: Approx. 40 × 40 cm, H 53 cm An extremely rare se...

Inspiration behind the design: “The process began by looking for different ways to reconstruct membranes, conceived like Japanese armor: a series of metal buckles cleverly united by ...

This rare pair of samurai kote (arm guards) dates to the mid Edo period, circa 17th–18th century, and represents an authentic element of Japanese armor. Crafted from patinated iron a...

Nicely made Fuchi. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent A fuchi is a collar that is mounted at the base of the grip o...

Nicely made Fuchi. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent A fuchi is a collar that is mounted at the base of the grip o...

Nicely made Fuchi. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent A fuchi is a collar that is mounted at the base of the grip o...

Nicely made Tsuba. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housi...

Nicely made Tsuba. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housi...

Nicely made Tsuba. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housi...

A fantastic and rare early Japanese Kendo (The Samurai Way/Path of the Sword) fencing martial arts protective armor/armour Men (mask).

Nicely made Tsuba. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housi...

Nicely made Tsuba. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housi...

Inspiration behind the design: “The process began by looking for different ways to reconstruct membranes, conceived like Japanese armor: a series of metal buckles cleverly united by ...

Nicely made Tsuba. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housi...

One sheet with two engravings: One print is titled: 'Siccabonsii, Japansche Papen. [verso: Japanese soldiers].' An image of a Japanese priest. In one hand hee holds a long rop...

The harmony of form, technique, and condition elevates it to an exceptional example. Embodying Japan’s armor-making heritage, metalworking excellence, and the spirit of wabi-sabi, t...

A finely preserved wooden yari saya (spear scabbard) finished in richly textured gilded tataki-nuri lacquer, dating to the 17th–18th century (Edo period). This elegant form—tapering...

19th century Edo-Meiji period samurai Tantō knife/short blade sword and scabbard By: unknown Material: iron, metal, paint, steel, leather, wood, lacquer, metal Technique: forged, ha...

6-legged armor box made of red lacquer with crest design in gold, and bronze mounted feet. Comes with original lock and key.

A framed antique Japanese woodblock print with vibrantly colored examples of samurai armor.

A framed antique Japanese woodblock print with vibrantly colored examples of samurai armor.

A framed antique Japanese woodblock print with vibrantly colored examples of samurai armor.

A framed antique Japanese woodblock print with vibrantly colored examples of samurai armor.

Antique Japanese miniature model of a suit of armor made for the Boy’s day display.

Amazing and unique Samuraï armor. Early XXth century. Composed of an iron helmet mounted with large standing rivets and "Kuwagata" decoration (shoe shaped decoration) on the front. R...

Amazing and unique Samuraï armor. End of XIXth century, early XXth century. Nimai do Okegawa gusoku (2 plate with barrel form cuirasse armor). Composed of an iron helmet mounted with...

This complete Edo-period samurai armor is an exceptional example of the refined martial elegance and ceremonial grandeur associated with Japan’s warrior aristocracy.

Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo period, 18th century.

Crafted during a period of unparalleled cultural refinement, this armor is a testament to the meticulous skill and dedication of Japanese artisans.

Suit of red lacquer Japanese fighting armour of the late Edo period, (1716-1868).

This is an early Meiji Era (c. 1870) antique Japanese Samurai warrior dolls done in a soft sculpture with silk kimonos over a firm base. He is kneeling position with head turned down...

> Yoroi with Nakagawa-kashiwa crest: A Japanese black lacquered suit-of-armour (yoroi) completely laced with orange cords (kuro’urushinuri hi’ito odoshi nimai’dô’maru).

A rare and well-preserved Kikko Jacket used traditionally as an under armor by elite Daimyo and Samurai class since the time of the Mongol invasions of Japan (1270s), and particularl...

Belonging to the period 1603-1867, most likely between the end of 17th and the beginning of 18th Century, this beautiful armour is a 32-plate suji kabuto made of brown-lacquered iron...

This is a truly exceptional set of 18th century Samurai armor that is sure to impress any collector or enthusiast.

was a doctor and vice-president of the Franco-Japanese Society. As great connoisseur of Japanese art, he began collecting Japanese objects such as armour and lacquerware in 1868 – wh...

Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase – Hand-Painted Meiji-Era Masterpiece Japanese Satsuma ceramic vase with polychrome decorations of Japanese men and soldiers in armor.

A female warrior (known as Onna-Musha in Japanese), also armored, holding a long bow and arrows is at his back.

Japanese Satsuma ceramic vase with polychrome decorations of Japanese men and soldiers in armor.

This article aims to clarify the context and background for this enthusiastic comment, using the archive of Frederick Stibbert (1838-1906), a British citizen born in Florence who cre...

The tops feature antique pieces of Japanese leather, from samurai armor boxes. The wood legs and aprons were made to fit the leather pieces, and finished in a beautiful, dark brown ...

Dimensions: H 63cm W 44cm D 39cm Edo Period: 1603-1868, Circa 1800 Provenance: Sir Frank Bowden Bt collection Thame Park. Christie’s Fine Japanese Swords And Armour, Tuesday 26th Apr...

[ideat] • The name Shogun evokes the imagery of feudal Japan, likely influenced by the armor in Kurosawa's film "Ran."

Inspiration behind the design: “The process began by looking for different ways to reconstruct membranes, conceived like Japanese armor: a series of metal buckles cleverly united by...

This school's armourers focused on the design of the kabuto, a crucial component of Japanese armour. Among the school's most distinctive helmets are those of type those called toppai...

According to the Meiko Zukan, the most important antique manuscript about Japanese armor, it was in fact created by Saotome Chikara, a samurai at the service of the Tagaya clan who s...

Pair of authentic Fireman's Mittens, each style varying in color and length. Visible wear and use.

The "horned" eboshi kabuto is actually very attractive, and the costly byakudan-nuri lacquer on the cuirass and the use of printed leather imported from outside of Japan suggest a hi...

Japanese Wakizashi sword forged and signed by Kanefusa, a blacksmith from one of the great lineages of blacksmiths in the Mino region of Japan. The Edo period started in 1603 and ra...

Even if unsigned, the tenkokuzan shape of the bowl (bachi), lower in the center and slightly higher on the back and some other features such as the number and arrangement of rivets, ...