Yoroi Dragon Maedate

Description

About US:

Our photographs are taken without retouching or photoshop to ensure that the customer can judge the reality of the object.

Thanks to a constant work directly with the best collectors, museums and galleries in Japan and friendship with them, along with a profit margin much lower than the European competition we can offer objects so that many people can choose to have authentic pieces with hundreds of years at more than competitive prices. After all, samurai art is our passion and we want to share it with the world.

About The armor:

It Comes with certificate of SupeinNihonto.

Impressive Edo period armour (circa 1800) in almost pristine condition. Elegant and colourful armour with lots of decorative elements like the beautiful dragon maedate, covered in gold leaf and red lacquer and comes with its own carrying case. Gold plated parts. These pieces were very expensive and denoted a high status so they are highly prized among collectors. It retains all the elements including the duster which was used to send orders to the front and also to shake off insects. This type of armour was not worn by mere samurai but commonly belonged to daimyos or feudal lords who commanded part of the armies under their command. That is why they were so colourful and large in size, offering higher protection than gusoku. While gusoku were made for fighting on foot, the origin of yoroi like these was to fight on horseback. The large sode or shoulder pads were designed to be used as shields against arrows.A beautiful piece for any collector of Japanese art. Includes its antique box for transport and exhibition and a stand to assemble the armor.

This exclusive piece is making it an incredible opportunity for any collector of Japanese, war or simply historical art to get their hands on a piece that will attract attention wherever it is displayed, from offices, to private homes, offices or restaurants and will give a regal look to any place. The armour has gilded details that show the quality of the piece. The incredible workmanship accentuates such ornate pieces as the kabuto, the mempo and the Do. The stand to assemble it and the box are included. This armour is sure to delight any collector of Asian art and will be the focal point of any visitor’s home, shop or office. There is a very ancient object and there are damaged by time and tears. Due to the delicacy of continuous assembly and disassembly, returns are not allowed on old armor.