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Fine Antique Arms and Armour from Around the World

Tuesday 25 March 2025 e Wednesday 26 March 2025, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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Tosei Gusoku (samurai armour), Periodo Edo (1603-1867)

Estimate

€ 4.000 - 6.000

Sold

€ 5.750

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Japan
height as shown circa 148 cm.
Round, iron, 18-plate jingasa slightly convex with Tehen kanamono with embossed copper sectors and agemaki no kan, at the front part the Mon of the Mori clan (originally from Hiroshima) made of silver-plated copper in relief; iron Ressei Menpo with removable nosepiece and dark moustache, four-plate yodarekake with Sugake-style lacing. Okegawa do with horizontal iron plates in brown patina, the chestplate decorated with a gold- and silver-inlaid dragon; five-plate kusazuri; beautiful iron sode with articulated plates; quality kote made of iron mail, plates with studded elements and shaped reinforcements in the style of the Kaga school; Haidate (damaged) with black-lacquered leather plates; interesting Suneate with rare iron sabatons (en suite with sode and kote) which need cleaning and restoration. Stand and box not included.