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LOT 344

Lot 344

A Suit of Samurai Armour (Yamaichi Tateage Dangae Dou Gusoku), Momoyama to Edo Period (1573-1868)

A Suit of Samurai Armour (Yamaichi Tateage Dangae Dou Gusoku), Momoyama to Edo Period (1573-1868)
Lot 344 Details
A Suit of Samurai Armour (Yamaichi Tateage Dangae Dou Gusoku), Momoyama to Edo Period (1573-1868)

Heavy iron eight-plate suji kabuto (ridged helmet) to withstand bullets, with copper tehen (small opening to the top), disctinctive hanpo (facial armour) and gilt wood dragon maedate (frontal decoration) with inlaid glass eyes, early to mid Edo period; yamaichi tateage dangae do/dou (breastplate/cuirass) embellished with light-coloured stenciled deerskin leather and fitted with pockets, Momoyama period; together with suneate (shin guards), armour stand and storage box
overall including box and stand height 55.1 in — 140 cm

Estimate $5,000-$6,000

Realised: $5,760
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Suit of Samurai Armour (Yamaichi Tateage Dangae Dou Gusoku), Momoyama to Edo Period (1573-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Yamaichi Tateage Dangae Dou Gusoku), Momoyama to Edo Period (1573-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Yamaichi Tateage Dangae Dou Gusoku), Momoyama to Edo Period (1573-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Yamaichi Tateage Dangae Dou Gusoku), Momoyama to Edo Period (1573-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Yamaichi Tateage Dangae Dou Gusoku), Momoyama to Edo Period (1573-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Yamaichi Tateage Dangae Dou Gusoku), Momoyama to Edo Period (1573-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Yamaichi Tateage Dangae Dou Gusoku), Momoyama to Edo Period (1573-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Yamaichi Tateage Dangae Dou Gusoku), Momoyama to Edo Period (1573-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Yamaichi Tateage Dangae Dou Gusoku), Momoyama to Edo Period (1573-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Yamaichi Tateage Dangae Dou Gusoku), Momoyama to Edo Period (1573-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Yamaichi Tateage Dangae Dou Gusoku), Momoyama to Edo Period (1573-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Yamaichi Tateage Dangae Dou Gusoku), Momoyama to Edo Period (1573-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Yamaichi Tateage Dangae Dou Gusoku), Momoyama to Edo Period (1573-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Yamaichi Tateage Dangae Dou Gusoku), Momoyama to Edo Period (1573-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Yamaichi Tateage Dangae Dou Gusoku), Momoyama to Edo Period (1573-1868)
Note:

This elaborate, heavily decorated armour would have been owned by a senior high-ranking daimyo.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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