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A Japanese black lacquer suit of armour with, late Edo…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
14-Nov-2010
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Description:
A Japanese black lacquer suit of armour with, late Edo periodlaced in blue, comprising a six plate kabuto covered with yak hair, fitted with a metal ridge running along the Crown and fitted with a m'date with glass eyes and a pair of gilded horns, the black lacquered cuirass laced in kebiki style in blue,the sleeves Nio gote style with chain mail and splints on the forearms, the Kawara haidate similarly threaded, together with original shino, one armour box decorated with gilded family crests and stand. Height 140 cm
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Category:
Oriental: Zother