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A Japanese Yoroi, suit of Armor,…
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Melbourne
Date:
20-Nov-2023
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Description:
A Japanese Yoroi, suit of Armor, Edo period (1603-1868), 18th century, a red lacquered Kabuto (helmet) with gold lacquered sun-shaped maedate, the red and brown menpo (face guard) with pronounced white moustache bristles, the sode (shoulder guards) in seven-tier iron with black and yellow silk, curiass and kusazuri in seven-plate beige and brown silk, the kote (arm guards) in chain mail with matching red lacquer highlights, a red Haori (over coat) with mon on the reverse and black and gold dragon and cloud motifs to the front, haidate (thigh guards) with a buddhist mark of 'well-being', and pair of chain mail suneate (shin guards). 110 cm high
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Oriental: Zother