Antique Japanese Samurai Chochin Kabuto Helmet, Edo
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Pre 1837 VR item# 474766 (stock# 100167)
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An antique Japanese samurai chochin kabuto dating from the mid to late Edo period (1780-1850). Ingenious design allows helmet to be folded down to minimize space during travel. Constructed from four concentric sections and a three lame shikoro. The 'swivel bar' is kept in place by a securing pin that rotates to lock bar in place. The helmet is iron throughout finished in black lacquer with blue silk odoshi lacing. The helmet hand-stitched liner and chin cords / shin obi-no-o are original to the helmet. Chochin kabuto were used by both high and low ranking samurai but the quality of this piece favors the former group. Overall condition is good with loss of lacquer in places but all the lacing is intact with no breaks. Chochin kabuto are rare and this would make an excellent addition to any collection of samurai helmets or items. Dimensions: 13" x 12 1/2" x 10".
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Antique Japanese Samurai Kabuto Helmet Maedate 18thC
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Pre 1837 VR item# 384216 (stock# 100145)
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A superb antique Japanese Edo period (18thC) samurai maedate / maetate or crest for a kabuto helmet. Hand crafted and constructed of brass and now exhibiting a rich dark inviting patina. The pattern is called "Meyui" and is a set of stylized 'eyes' bound by a circle. This is a popular crest or mon that was worn by samurai working for the Shogun. Clans famous for using this crest include Satou, Tanaka and Yamada
This item is not a replica and a period piece. This crest is heavy and there is an attachment on the obverse for attachment to the oharadaite or crest holder. Maedate with such dark patina are rare and highly sought after to complete period yoroi displays. Dimensions: 11.5cm in diameter.
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Antique Japanese Samurai Kabuto Helmet Maedate 18thC
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Pre 1900 item# 366115 (stock# 100144)
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A spectacular antique large late Edo period (18thC) samurai maedate / maetate or crest for a kabuto helmet. Hand crafted and constructed of gilded brass, item comprises four individual sections (see pictures). This item is not a replica and a period piece. This maedate is heavy and there is a groove at the base for attachment to the oharadaite or crest holder. The inspiration for this shape comes from the frontal section of a large beatle found in Japan. Maedate of this size and craftsmanship are rare and highly sought after to complete period yoroi displays. Dimensions: Height: 9". Width: 11". Depth 2". Overall condition is very good with some tarnishing of the gilding.
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Stunning Antique Japanese Samurai Menpo Face Mask, Edo
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Pre 1800 item# 354051 (stock# 100143)
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An excellent antique Japanese Samurai armor Men no shita or Menpo / Mempo dating to the Edo period (1615-1868). This is basically a Nara Men type mask in the "Ressei Men" style ("Furious Power") with a savage, violent expression. The menpo is of iron construction throughout with a detachable nose and four lame / stage Yodare kake finished in dark ebony lacquer. The interior is of typical cinnabar red lacquer with the yodare kake finished in green silk sugake odoshi lacing. The most striking feature of this menpo is the mustache and imperial on the protruding chin. The hair is most likely Yak and there is no loss at all which is rare. Another unusual feature (often found on better quality masks) is the Tsuyo-otoshi-no-kubo or perspiration drainage tube under the chin. There is also another perspiration drainage hole or Ase Nagashi-no-ana present just behind the drainage tube. Next to these drainage holes there are two Odome or securing hooks to secure the chin straps. Overall this is a menpo in very good condition with almost no loss of lacquer and all lacing intact. Dimensions: 10" x 8" x6 1/2". An excellent addition to any collection or display of Samurai artifacts.
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Antique Japanese Samurai Kabuto Helmet late 17th C
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Pre 1700 item# 353960 (stock# 100142)
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A superb Japanese Samurai iron six plate Kabuto / maedate of unusual construction with five lame shikoro dating to the late 17th C. (Genroku / Kyoho period 1688-1736). The way that each plate has been folded back on itself and joined to the next is quite unusual. This was a custom made kabuto for a daimyo or one of his senior ranking officers. The kasajirushi-no-kan on the central rear plate features the paulownia crest or mon which further identifies this piece with high ranking status. The large fukigaeshi or side flanges are gilded with printed leather and silk decoration. The hachi section is finished in black lacquer which is in very good condition with no loss. The five stage iron shikoro is in the 'komanju' style with extensive gilding and kebiki odoshi lacing that is in very good condition with no breaks. There is an agemaki bow at the rear and the tehen-no-kanamono is of gilded copper and brass construction. At the joint of each plate there is a decorative strip of gilded leather and also another strip along the top of the mabizashi. The blue leather sweatband liner is original along with the most of the ukebari stitched cotton liner. However, the roof section has been replaced with period material and the shinobino-no-o helmet cords are a replacement. The maedate or crest is an Edo period gilded piece of brass construction and not a replica. This kabuto was purchased here in Kyoto direct from a samurai family. Dimensions: 15" x 10" x 14". Maedate: 6" x 6". Additional photographs available on request.
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Antique Japanese Samurai Helmet Suji Kabuto, Mid-Edo
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Pre 1800 item# 346138 (stock# 100140)
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A beautiful Mid Edo 18th c. period black lacquered 6 plate Samurai Suji Kabuto helmet with a three lame Shikoro and Maedate. The helmet comes with the original Hachi heavy cotton liner Ukebari and helmet cords Shinobi-no-o. The Tehen-no-kanamono around the Tehen is of brass construction and rich in patina. The three lame Hineno Shikoro is laced with green silk cords with two blue replacement sections. The Oharadaite or crest holder is of the earlier two pronged construction with an intermediate section housing for the Maedate. The Fukigaeshi or side flanges are in their original position and in good shape. The Maedate or crest is of gilded wood and plaster construction with brass rear section. Overall this is a superb period Samurai helmet with lacquer exhibiting a rich patina. Dimensions: 12" x 14" x 13". Further information and additional pictures available on request.
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Antique Japanese Samurai Armor Menpo, Tsubame Hanbo
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Pre 1800 item# 346113 (stock# 100139)
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A beautiful and striking Japanese samurai face mask hanbo in Tsubame Bo (swallow tail) style and dating to the early or mid-Edo period (1615-1868) or earlier. Superb early thick brown matt lacquer finish over a hand hammered and worked shape. The interior of the mask is coated with smooth cinnabar red lacquer. From the bottom of the chin section is suspended a four lame iron Yodarekake or neck guard, which is secured in place by heavy cord lacing. A four stage lame is rare on hanbo which usually have three. The Sugake Odoshi lacing is in Moegi green and orange silk cord. On either side of the cheeks are Odome pegs or cord fastening posts for securing the helmet cords. There is an Asa-Nagashi-No-Ana hole in the underside of the chin to allow perspiration to drain away during the heat of battle. Overall condition is good with some loss of lacquer and hairlines on the surface. This is an extensively used item and bears the scars of battle. A rare opportunity to purchase a superb example of the the most intimate armor worn by a samurai. Dimensions: Face: 8 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 3 1/2".
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Antique Japanese Samurai Sword Handle Tsuka, Edo Period
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Pre 1900 item# 278314 (stock# 100117)
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A beautiful Japanese Samurai sword handle or 'Tsuka' in a haichi style dating to the Edo period (1615-1868). Tight black ito wrap over rayskin with a pair of dragon menuki. (Please see close up shots of the dragons). Fuchi and kashira features basket full of shellfish and blossom in gold and shakudo on a nanako ground. The hand crafted workmanship is very high quality with great attention to detail. The ito shows signs of handling with some loss of rayskin underneath. Fuchi, kashira and menuki are easily removable for remounting or for use together with the tsuka on a period mounting. Dimensions: Overall length: 15cm x 3.8cm. Hole for tang in the fuchi: 2.8cm x 7mm. Mekugi ana is 3.5cm from base of fuchi. An excellent original replacement fitting for a period sword.
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Antique Japanese Samurai Sword Kogai, Edo Period
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Pre 1900 item# 278308 (stock# 100116)
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A heavy Japanese Edo period (1615 - 1868) samurai sword kogai for a wakizashi sword. Kogai fit in a pocket in the saya or scabbard of a buze-zukuri mounting. Often referred to as a skewer, it served a dual purpose. It was used as a bodkin for a samurai's hair-do, while the the projecting section at the base of the handle was used as an ear cleaner. The pointed end is dull but would still be capable of dispatching an opponent if called upon in an emergency. Kogai and Wari-Kogai (split kogai) were made by the same artisans who made the base of the Kozuka. At most only two of these three items were carried in the pocket of the scabbard. All three objects as well as fuchi and kashira are highly collected items for their intricate craftsmanship. This kogai is typical of earlier pieces and is of shakudo or yamagane as the color is quite dark. The sharp tapering of the shoulders is also distinctive of earlier pieces. The design features a set of abstract shells in high relief with nanako ground around it. Dimensions: 23.5cm x 1.4cm x 5mm. Overall condition is good with signs of insertion into the saya.
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