D107 Vermilion Red Antique Samurai Armor Edo period w/ 2nd grade certificate

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Item# D-79
Vermilion Red Antique suit of armor from Mid Edo period w/ Koshu Tokubetsu-Kicho Paper (2nd highest ranking) Certificate

Throughout the course of Japanese history, red hued Yoroi have come to represent the noble attributes of “honor” and “valor.” One can find numerous tales and accounts of red-clad warriors, staking their honor and their lives in single combat, leading pivotal attacks, and making valiant last stands. Those that don the red armor become part of a greater tradition, one shared with famous warlord clans such as Takeda, Ii, Sanada and Maeda. This is a quality antique armor just finished in vermilion-red from mid Edo period (1700's). Cuirass consists of Nimaido, 2 divided iron plates. The Akoda style helmet is comprised of 32 separate iron plates, each with its own specific proportions. When joined, they result in the perfectly formed kabuto seen here. Helmet features metal side-horns and wooden board. A great certificate comes with this item. The quality craftsmanship can also be appreciated in the intricately crafted chainmail sleeves and Haitate thigh-guards. It is very hard to find this kind of sleeves being totaly covered with chainmail instead of iron plates. The Koshu-Tokubetsu Kicho paper that is the 2nd ranking certificate among 5 certificates granted by The Association for the Research and Preservation of Japanese Helmets and Armor. (Top ranked certificate is just for a museum-class heritage item). The original storage box, display stand, and all pieces shown in the pictures come with.

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Also Comes With:
Wooden Display stand (new)

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