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Item Location SAMURAI STORE Tokyo

Item# DT38
Antique suit of armor mid Edo period w/ Tokubetsu Kichō Shiryō Certificate

A stunning antique armor on display at SAMURAI STORE TOKYO 

Antique Samurai Armor – Mid Edo period

Japan Armor Society Tokubetsu Kichō Certified

The Third-Highest Certification Awarded by the Japanese Armor Research & Preservation Society

This authentic Japanese samurai armor dates to the middle Edo period and has been formally examined by the Nihon Katchu Bugu Kenkyu Hozon Kai (Japan Armor and Weapons Research and Preservation Society). It is certified as Tokubetsu Kicho Shiryo (Specially Precious Material), Certificate No. 2407.

The armor presents a particularly imposing appearance, distinguished by its dark iron surfaces, restrained decoration, and dramatic helmet fitted with large antler-shaped wakidate.

Kabuto – Helmet

The helmet is an iron zunari-kabuto, retaining traces of kanemono fittings. The mabisashi is decorated with an iron fukurin, while the ukebari lining is of smoked leather. The shikoro is constructed in four lames.

Most striking are the large deer-antler wakidate mounted to either side of the helmet, giving the armor an exceptionally powerful silhouette.

Shikoro & Neck Guard

The neck guard is laced in dark blue-purple silk and constructed in three stages. The fukigaeshi are formed in a single angular section and bear square metal fittings with two raised circular ornaments.

Menpo – Face Armor

The iron face mask is of a fierce expression, with a detachable nose. It retains its moustache, and the throat guard is made in multiple lames with dark blue-purple silk lacing.

Sode – Shoulder Guards

The shoulder guards are decorated with gilt metal fittings and elaborate textile and metal details. The borders incorporate decorative metalwork, giving the otherwise restrained armor a subtle sense of refinement.

Dou – Cuirass Body armor

The cuirass is of iron construction, with decorative metal fittings applied around the body. The shoulder straps are fitted with leather, and the lower section is accompanied by kusazuri finished with dark blue-purple silk lacing.

Kote – Armored Sleeves

The kote incorporate iron plates and mail, with gilt metal koshino elements arranged around the armor. Their textile ground is woven with a lattice design.

Haidate & Suneate

The thigh guards feature iron elements and chain mail, while the suneate combine iron splints with textile and mail construction. Decorative details include the traditional kikko, or tortoiseshell-patterned, elements.

Armor Storage Chest

The armor is accompanied by a wooden lacquered storage chest. Its front is decorated with the characters “前” (Zen) and “石畳” (Ishidatami) motifs.

Historical Character

This armor is an excellent example of the sophisticated construction and visual language of samurai equipment from the middle Edo period. Rather than relying on excessive ornamentation, its character comes from the contrast between the dark iron body, gilt fittings, textile work, and the extraordinary antlered helmet.

The combination of the fierce iron face mask and towering deer-antler wakidate gives the complete suit an especially commanding presence when displayed.

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Wooden Display stand (new)

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