Momoyama-Edo (1573-1868) Period Samurai Yoroi Armor Kabuto Menpo Set

Complete Original Japanese Gold Crest Yoroi (Armor) and Kabuto (Helmet) Set. Set Includes: Okegawa-Do, Zunari Kabuto, Menpo, Kote, Haidate, Sune, and Maetate.

The particular set is designed to be more practical and combat focused than for show like the later Edo period armor sets. The owner's name is written on the inside of the body armor. Having the owner's name written inside the armor piece is extremely uncommon and would suggests it was made as one of similar armor sets. This and the practical nature of the armor is indicative of being worn by a bodyguard or someone of similar service to a Diamyo.

(Feudal Lord, equivalent to a Medieval European Lord). Okegawa-Do: Iron & Japanese Lacquer, Gold Leaf, etc. Family crest: Kawari mitsu icho mon. Meaning: Ginkgo tree is sacred tree. Kabuto: Iron & Japanese Lacquer, Cloth, etc.

Maetate Design: Mitsurugi (god's sword). Menpo: Iron & Jananese Lacquer. Kote, Sune: Iron & Japanese lacquer, Cloth, etc. Haidate: Nerikawa & Japanese Lacquer, Cloth, etc.

This particular set is in excellent shape given it's age. It will show some antique wear.

Please look at images to verify condition (additional images available upon request). Does not include the box or stand.

The item "Momoyama-Edo (1573-1868) Period Samurai Yoroi Armor Kabuto Menpo Set" is in sale since Tuesday, September 15, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Armor".sisson" and is located in Windsor, Colorado.

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Type: Armor
Region of Origin: Japan
Age: Momoyama - Edo
Primary Material: Iron, Japanese lacquer, gold leaf, cloth, nerikawa
Maker: (Nakahari Minamoto no Takeyasu)
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Color: Black, gold, etc