Asian Art

May 1520, 2021
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LOT 293

Lot 293

A Okegawa-Do Tosei Gusoku with Black Lacquered Kawari Zunari Kabuto and Rare Matching Ichimae Menpo, Edo Period (1615-1868)

A Okegawa-Do Tosei Gusoku with Black Lacquered Kawari Zunari Kabuto and Rare Matching Ichimae Menpo, Edo Period (1615-1868)
Lot 293 Details
A Okegawa-Do Tosei Gusoku with Black Lacquered Kawari Zunari Kabuto and Rare Matching Ichimae Menpo, Edo Period (1615-1868)

Kabuto (helmet): High crown with medial ridge and unusual eyebrows of exaggerated length, early Edo period, recently relaced
Menpo (facial armour): one piece, recently relaced
Dou/dō (breastplate/cuirass): Tetsu Sabiji (iron finish) Yamamichi Okegawa Nimai, applied with stencil-patterned deer-skin, mid Edo Period
Including sode (shoulder armour), kusazuri (fauld/skirt), kote (sleeves), haidate (thigh armour), and gusoku bitsu (armour box)
overall with box height 55.1 in — 140 cm

Estimate $9,000-$12,000

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A Okegawa-Do Tosei Gusoku with Black Lacquered Kawari Zunari Kabuto and Rare Matching Ichimae Menpo, Edo Period (1615-1868)
  • A Okegawa-Do Tosei Gusoku with Black Lacquered Kawari Zunari Kabuto and Rare Matching Ichimae Menpo, Edo Period (1615-1868)
  • A Okegawa-Do Tosei Gusoku with Black Lacquered Kawari Zunari Kabuto and Rare Matching Ichimae Menpo, Edo Period (1615-1868)
  • A Okegawa-Do Tosei Gusoku with Black Lacquered Kawari Zunari Kabuto and Rare Matching Ichimae Menpo, Edo Period (1615-1868)
  • A Okegawa-Do Tosei Gusoku with Black Lacquered Kawari Zunari Kabuto and Rare Matching Ichimae Menpo, Edo Period (1615-1868)
  • A Okegawa-Do Tosei Gusoku with Black Lacquered Kawari Zunari Kabuto and Rare Matching Ichimae Menpo, Edo Period (1615-1868)
  • A Okegawa-Do Tosei Gusoku with Black Lacquered Kawari Zunari Kabuto and Rare Matching Ichimae Menpo, Edo Period (1615-1868)
  • A Okegawa-Do Tosei Gusoku with Black Lacquered Kawari Zunari Kabuto and Rare Matching Ichimae Menpo, Edo Period (1615-1868)

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 293
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About Condition Ratings

  • 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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