Armor

Very rare Maedate (Kabuto helmet ornament) representing a Japanese Oni-Shigami demon head. Edo period. Urushi lacquered wood with gilding and inlays of animal hair and what appear to be plant strands. The horns are removable to facilitate transport in a box during the trips that the samurai could make, and […]

Superb natural iron menpo of reissei type (fierce expression). Iwai School – Early Edo 17th century. This model is typical of the Iwai school and is called Etchu-Bo. Name derived from the honorary title « Etchu no kami » used by the illustrious samurai Hosokawa Tadaoki Sansai (1564 – 1645) who was […]

The Saihai is a staff of command used by the samurai, but also a distinctive sign of social rank. Only high-ranking samurai were therefore allowed to carry it. Edo period Some lacquer repairs, but overall condition is very good. This item is quite rare, and will be a great addition […]

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Rare and gorgeous Menpo 面 頬 (Japanese war half mask), Reissei style. Early / mid Edo period. Interesting and uncommon facial expression, in natural iron with a very beautiful patina. Red lacquered interior, silver teeth, and mustache made in silver makie (these last two characteristics are rare). Not available

Tōsei gusoku Authentic and genuine Japanese warfare armor dating from the 17th century, early Edo. Sujibachi Kabuto (helmet) made of 47 steel slats (rare) with an iron Tehen. Menpô (half mask) of good quality in two parts assembled by pitons. Made of lacquered iron, and mustache in horse mane. Red […]