JAPANESE TOSEI GUSOKU ARMOUR SUIT, WITH LATER REPLACEMENTS

Second half of the Edo period, ca. AD 1700 - 1868 > A Japanese tosei-gusoku armour with a 32-plate suji nerikawa kabuto, three-part hachimanza, restored fukigaeshi and three-tiered shikoro. The helmet has a simple linen lining and a modern wooden maedate carved as a dragon. Accompanied by a Kaga-style nerikawa hanpo with yodarekake, the lacing damaged. The byodome yokohagi nerikawa nimai-do cuirass is finished in brown urushi with repeated mon in gold lacquer. Completed by simple Bishamon kote, suneate and nerikawa haidate. Accompanied by an associated black transport chest with iron carrying handles. > > > Provenance: Private UK Collection; Ex. Private European Collection. > This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. >

Estimate:£5,000

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