Age: Edo Period
Provenance: The Shogun Art Collection
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$ 25,024 usd
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Remarks: 8 individual lacquered iron plates are very well finished with unusual high protruding ridges, rounded and forming a peak. The six stage crown or (tehen-kanamono) is finely detailed and engraved. The five stage shikoro is finished in lacquer and is of the hineno-jikoro style popularized in the early 16th century. The helmet bowl (hachi) is comprised of extremely heavy and thick iron plates. The flanges (fukigaeshi) feature a family crest (mon) called “hanabashi” belonging to the Yanagisawa family. The original maedate with the family crest is completes this wonderful piece.
Extremely rare multiple bullet tests mark the plates of the (hachi). The ultimate proof of armor was its ability to deflect bullets and many armor makers tested their armor by firing at it. If the armor failed it would be penetrated, if not, a dent would be left marking its proof. This type of armor was known as (tameshi) or bullet tested armor. However, this type of armor was usually expensive and heavy.This is a fascinating
characteristic that makes this piece highly collectable.
Inquiries: It is our goal at Shogun Art to provide the finest in rare antique Samurai Armor. We are privileged to serve many collectors, museums and dealers from around the world. If you have an inquiry regarding a specific item please send us an e-mail.
