Description
Japanese Edo period suit of armor, ca. 17th-18th century. Featuring a black-lacquered russet iron akoda-nari kabuto helmet. The bowl fitted with laced five-lame shikoro, flanked by rounded fukigaeshi along either side of the nerikawa menpo (chin guard), further attached to a four-lame yodarekake (bevor). The ni-mai do (cuirass) is decorated with leather hide and complimented by a pair of chainmail kote sleeves reinforced by three-lame vambrace guards and culminating in molded tekko (gauntlets). The helmet and breast plate are each signed and inscribed indistinctly.
(Shipping dimensions) Height: 12 in x width: 19 in x depth: 13 in.
(Shipping dimensions) Height: 12 in x width: 19 in x depth: 13 in.
Condition
There is wear commensurate with age and material, including: areas of flaking and loss to the lacquer; brittleness, cracks, and losses to the leather; losses and tears to the fabric and threading; oxidation to the metal; and dust gathered along recessed areas. The helmet lacks shinodare ornaments.
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Japanese Edo Period Russet Iron Suit of Armor
Estimate $1,000-$2,000
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This auction is curated by:
Sean BlanchetAsian Art Specialist
Robert SnellPaintings and Sculpture Specialist
Arts of Asia
Nov 10, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
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