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Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

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This complete samurai okegawa dou gusoku suit of armor dating to the late 18th century is a remarkable rarity and remains in pristine condition. One of the most exceptional sets of Edo Period armor ever to grace the market, this armor would protect an esteemed warrior from head to toe. This suit was made for a high-ranking official of the Kyogoku clan, a house of samurai in Japan. Though today the word samurai is often thought of interchangeably with warrior, it traditionally referred to a specific class of military nobility in Japan. From the late 12th century until the late 1860s when the Meiji era began, the samurai were the ruling military class, ranking directly beneath the emperor. Esteemed Edo-period armorer Yamashiro Kuni Fujiwara Kanehisa created this extraordinary set for a noble samurai, incorporating elaborate details and opulent materials, appropriately highlighting the prestige of the armor’s owner. The set includes all of the traditional armor needed for a samurai warrior, including an elaborate helmet bearing the signature of the armorer. The 62-plate russet iron helmet with standing rivets called a hoshi kabuto features an intricately carved crest or maedate in the form of a dragon. The armor also features a fearsome and elaborately detailed customary mask known as a ressei men. Created from red lacquered iron, the fierce mask includes gilded teeth, a removable nose and a broad white mustache crafted from animal hair. The remaining armor comprises materials including gilded iron plate, weave chainmail, gilded copper rope, gilded leather and stenciled doeskin. As functional as it was ornate, the suit includes green and gold floral patterned silk lining that is further decorated with heraldry and gilded copper cherry blossoms. A pair of bear fur boots complete this remarkable suit of armor. In perfect, complete condition, this incredible suit of armor retains its original paulownia wood box. The suit is accompanied by a highly desirable certificate from the Japan Arms & Armour Research & Preservation Society, and also includes a key detailing the Japanese and English names for each of the elements. Signed "Yamashiro Kuni Fujiwara Kanehisa Saku" Late 18th century Suit: 57“ high x 20 1/2” x 28 1/5“ deep Box: 13 3/4" high x 13 3/4" wide x 13 3/4" deep

Dimensions:
Height: 57 in (144.78 cm)Width: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Depth: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)
Style:
Edo (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Copper,Fur,Iron,Leather,Silk,Carved,Lacquered
Place of Origin:
Asia
Period:
Late 18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Late 18th century
Condition:
Seller Location:
New Orleans, LA
Reference Number:
Seller: 31-77191stDibs: LU891135862232

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