JAPANESE TOSEI GUSOKU ARMOUR SUIT, WITH LATER REPLACEMENTS

Mid-Edo period, ca. AD 1700 - 1800 > A Japanese tosei-gusoku armour with a dark-lacquered hineno-zunari kabuto, three-tiered shikoro and modern brass maedate. The helmet retains a simple linen lining. The byodome yokohagi nimai-do cuirass bears a red circular mon against a brown urushi finish, above leather kusazuri. Accompanied by a complete sangu comprising kote, haidate and suneate, with some textile padding replaced. Housed in a wooden transport chest with iron fittings. > > > 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:£3,000

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