Antique Japanese Edo Era c1700’s Samurai Armor Chain Mail Lacquer
Antique Japanese Edo Era c1700’s Samurai Armor Chain Mail Lacquer
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Antique Japanese Full Sized Samurai Armor. Tosei-Gosoku 当世具足 ("Modern Armor") was developed in the Sengoku period c1550 for better mobility and protection from firearms. Typically the main materials used in Tosei Gusoku armor are iron, steel, leather, lacquer and silk. Iron, steel and harden leather were made in to large scales (Itazane) and compose the major parts. Includes the foot armor protective covers and reed sandals. Silk cords are hand dyed in indigo.
Browne lacquer storage and transportation box included.
In good antique condition with oxidation, fraying, dents and chips as expected of a piece of this age that was desinged for use and not simply ceremonial
The armor is small and may be the right size for a young teenager of short stature.
Wooden stand ships separately at an additional cost if wanted.
















