Asian Art Auction

December 13, 2010

LOT 112

Lot 112

Miniature Suit of Samurai Armour, Edo Period, Circa 1850

Miniature Suit of Samurai Armour, Edo Period, Circa 1850
Lot 112 Details
Miniature Suit of Samurai Armour, Edo Period, Circa 1850

Exhibited on Boys’ Day, with a copper, paper and silk tasseled kabuto (helmet) mounted with a large dragon maedate and kuwagata dai, wood face make with mustache, copper do (cuirass) with moulded floral designs and two attached kusazuri (tassets) of woven fabric with design of peonies and vine, three-part haidate (thigh guard) and black-lacquered suneate. Wood storage box
height 17.3" — 44 cm.

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $360
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

A Toronto Private Collection of Japanese Dolls. Acquired in the USA during the 1990’s

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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