Big gold Shishi for the Maedate, gold Tare hanging down below the Mempo; wonderful gold shoulder guards (Sode)
Did you see the great black and gold lower leg protection (Haidate)? The bear fur edging on the Kozane Dou is also a very nice touch
Eboshi Kabuto lacquered black ...
This Eboshi Style Samurai Armor is #177 and is $8,700.
Many Photos HERE !!!
I just like this armor. Why? Well, the Japanese Samurai Helmet is powerful strong solid iron with no lacquer of any kind on it. Being an old Samurai Sword Dealer,
that means I am
a lover of strong samurai sword steel --- and this is it. It just seems very martial to me, and reminds me of swords --- the color is wonderful meaning that it has taken on an excellent deep black since the steel is so good. It is made for fighting. The Tehen Kanamono at top is excellent, not showy, just a deep Shakudo black alloy of 5 rings. Nice!
Price is
USD $9,500 and yes we still accept U.S. dollars. This Samurai Suit of Armor is #188 .....
Many photos of this Samurai Armor Here !!!
Additional comments for Armor #155 --- This armor has a watered steel 62 plate helmet that is of very nice quality --- and is
SIGNED and DATED.
The date is Tenmon 2 meaning the year 1533. The signature is Tomonobu with a Kakihan - not a famous maker but I think he did a good job.
The Tehen Kanamono (on top of the Kabuto) is flat, and iron, and almost of a piece with the ridges of the Kabuto: a true armor maker's design, rarely seen.
I would guess that this gives it more power and protection than the other Shakudo and Copper and Gold ones usually see.
Wonderful gold mons on the Fukugaeshi turnbacks, nice Iyozane style throughout,
You can see from the photos of the inside of the helmet bowl (Hachi) that this armor has a great helmet. Samurai Armor #155, price is USD $12,600
PHOTOS HERE !!!
Gold Shishi Maedate, Gold Mempo tare, Gold Kote on the shoulders, Gold and Black Haidate
This Eboshi Style Samurai Armor is #177 and is $8,700.
Many Photos HERE !!!