1 in stock
1 in stock
Add to Compare
Add to Wishlist
A complete Japanese tōsei gusoku samurai armor from the Edo period (1603–1868), presented together with its battle flag. The ensemble combines dark brown and black lacquered armor elements with cream, dark and gold-toned lacing, creating a restrained but visually powerful appearance.
The armor includes the principal components of a complete samurai armor set, including the kabuto and shikoro, menpō, dō, sode, kote, kusazuri, haidate and suneate.
The display stand and storage box are included, and the armor is accompanied by a Supein Nihonto certificate.
The armor is presented as a complete tōsei gusoku, the type of complete armor ensemble associated with the early modern samurai period.
Its visual character is defined by dark lacquered surfaces, contrasting lacing and carefully coordinated armor components.
Rather than relying on excessive ornament, the ensemble achieves its presence through the relationship between lacquer, textile, lacing and the layered construction of the different protective elements.
The result is a substantial and highly decorative example of Edo-period Japanese armor suitable for close study as well as display.
The armor is fitted with a dark lacquered kabuto with a compact bowl and an articulated shikoro protecting the neck.
The dark finish of the helmet is complemented by layered lacing and contrasting decorative details, visually connecting the kabuto with the rest of the armor.
The shikoro is constructed in multiple horizontal sections, producing the characteristic layered profile associated with Japanese samurai helmets.
Together, the kabuto and shikoro form a strong upper silhouette and establish the dark, restrained palette that continues throughout the ensemble.
The armor includes a red-lacquered menpō, providing a strong chromatic contrast with the darker helmet and body armor.
The modeled facial form gives the mask a pronounced sculptural presence and forms an important visual element within the complete armor.
Its red lacquer surface introduces one of the principal color accents within an otherwise predominantly dark ensemble.
The torso is protected by a substantial dark brown lacquered dō.
Horizontal lacing provides contrast against the lacquered surfaces and visually connects the cuirass to the other articulated parts of the armor.
The dark brown finish complements the black elements of the kabuto while giving the central section of the armor its own distinct tonal character.
The cuirass forms the visual and structural center of the complete ensemble.
The armor retains its sode, the rectangular protective elements positioned at the shoulders.
They are formed from horizontally arranged lacquered sections with contrasting lacing, continuing the layered construction and color palette seen throughout the armor.
Their broad format contributes significantly to the silhouette of the complete suit when displayed.
The kote provide protection for the arms and combine dark textile with armored elements.
Their comparatively restrained appearance allows them to integrate visually with the darker lacquered components of the cuirass and lower armor.
They also contribute to the continuity of the armor from the shoulders through to the hands.
The lower section of the dō is completed by articulated kusazuri, incorporating dark brown and contrasting gold-toned elements that give the lower armor a distinctive visual rhythm.
The ensemble also includes haidate for the thighs and suneate for the lower legs, completing the principal protective components of the suit.
The combination of these articulated sections allows the complete armor to maintain a layered visual structure from helmet to lower body.
One of the defining visual qualities of the armor is its restrained combination of dark brown and black lacquer with contrasting textile and lacing.
Cream, dark blue or black and gold-toned details provide visual separation between the individual sections of armor, while restrained red accents introduce additional contrast.
The interaction between lacquered surfaces and textile elements gives the complete suit both depth and visual complexity.
The armor is presented with a battle flag, an important visual component of the complete display.
No further attribution, inscription, clan identification or historical association is proposed for the flag without supporting documentation.
It is therefore catalogued simply as the battle flag accompanying the armor.
The armor dates to the Edo period (1603–1868).
During this long period of Japanese history, samurai armor continued to combine protective construction with increasingly sophisticated decorative treatment.
Complete armor ensembles incorporated numerous specialized elements, each designed for a particular part of the body while remaining visually integrated into the suit as a whole.
This example preserves the characteristic layered appearance of a complete Japanese armor ensemble.
This is an antique Japanese armor and should be evaluated in the context of its age.
The armor displays age-related wear and areas of deterioration associated with its historical materials and long-term preservation.
No additional specific defects have been introduced into this description beyond the information currently available.
Please examine all detailed photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition record and provide the best reference for the lacquer, lacing, textiles, individual armor components, battle flag and overall state of preservation.
Complete Japanese armor sets provide the opportunity to appreciate samurai defensive equipment as a coordinated ensemble rather than as isolated components.
In this example, the combination of dark lacquer, contrasting lacing, red-lacquered menpō and accompanying battle flag creates a particularly strong display presence.
The preservation of the major armor components, together with the stand, box and accompanying certificate, allows the ensemble to be presented as a complete historical display.
Its Edo-period dating and complete configuration make it an appealing piece for collectors focused on Japanese armor, samurai culture and historical Japanese decorative arts.
A complete Edo-period Japanese tōsei gusoku samurai armor with battle flag, combining dark lacquered armor, contrasting lacing and a distinctive red-lacquered menpō. The ensemble includes the principal components of a complete armor set and is supplied with its display stand, storage box and Supein Nihonto certificate. A substantial example of Japanese samurai armor designed to be appreciated as a complete historical and sculptural ensemble.
Order above 1.000,00 € gets free shipping.
Secure and hassle-free payment process.
Certificate of authenticity included.
Have questions? Contact us via WhatsApp.
Contact
