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LOT 144

Lot 144

A Suit of Samurai Armour (Tosei Gusoku) and Box with Go-San Kiri Mon All Matching and En-Suite, Momoyama (1573-1615) to Edo Period (1615-1868)

A Suit of Samurai Armour (Tosei Gusoku) and Box with Go-San Kiri Mon All Matching and En-Suite, Momoyama (1573-1615) to Edo Period (1615-1868)
Lot 144 Details
A Suit of Samurai Armour (Tosei Gusoku) and Box with Go-San Kiri Mon All Matching and En-Suite, Momoyama (1573-1615) to Edo Period (1615-1868)

Kabuto (helmet): very high quality, Hineno shikoro (close-fitting plated neck guard), brown lacquer, Momoyama period
Maedate (frontal decoration): sun design, gilded brass, Edo period
Menpo (facial armour): Hanpo style, thick lacquered iron, mid Edo period, circa 1750
Dou (breastplate/cuirass): heavy iron, lacquered black and brown with large gold Go-San Kiri Mon emblazoned on front breastplate, textured gold areas
Kusazuri (fauld/skirt): lacquered leather to reduce weight of armour
Sode (shoulder armour): medium lacquer iron plates, mid Edo period
Kote (sleeves): very good quality lacquered iron plates and chainmail
Haidate (thigh armour): matching all other parts in high quality and manufacture
Suneate (shin guards): Shino style lacquered iron, material and leather backing
Gusoku bitsu (armour box): matching Go-San Kiri Mon (Paulownia crest) of the Matsudaira clan
overall with box height 55.5 in — 141 cm

Estimate $4,000-$4,500

Realised: $7,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Suit of Samurai Armour (Tosei Gusoku) and Box with Go-San Kiri Mon All Matching and En-Suite, Momoyama (1573-1615) to Edo Period (1615-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Tosei Gusoku) and Box with Go-San Kiri Mon All Matching and En-Suite, Momoyama (1573-1615) to Edo Period (1615-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Tosei Gusoku) and Box with Go-San Kiri Mon All Matching and En-Suite, Momoyama (1573-1615) to Edo Period (1615-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Tosei Gusoku) and Box with Go-San Kiri Mon All Matching and En-Suite, Momoyama (1573-1615) to Edo Period (1615-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Tosei Gusoku) and Box with Go-San Kiri Mon All Matching and En-Suite, Momoyama (1573-1615) to Edo Period (1615-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Tosei Gusoku) and Box with Go-San Kiri Mon All Matching and En-Suite, Momoyama (1573-1615) to Edo Period (1615-1868)
  • A Suit of Samurai Armour (Tosei Gusoku) and Box with Go-San Kiri Mon All Matching and En-Suite, Momoyama (1573-1615) to Edo Period (1615-1868)
Provenance:

Kabuto helmet from the Ex. John Wee Tom Collection

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CONDITION DETAILS

overall in substantially good condition; wear consistent with age, including lacquer crackling and losses to the helmet and breastplate, a few missing laces on the fauld/skirt, missing chainmail plates on the shin guards, and wear to the armour box

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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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