The Kura - Japanese Art Treasures

Robert Mangold has been working with Japanese antiques since 1995 with an emphasis on ceramics, Paintings, Armour and Buddhist furniture.

Very Rare! Two Matching Edo period Ashigaru Armor Yoroi


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Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1800: Item # 603979

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A very rare find indeed, two early to mid Edo period matching Kashi-gusoku Yoroi from the same armory featuring Momonari Kabuto and Hotoke-Ni-Mai Do decorated with jagged bands of gold. A very impressive set. The sleeves are patterned blue and white hemp. The thumb on one sleeve is missing and the two hinge pins. There are broken strings and damage to the lacquer consistent with age and the fact this armor was handed out to soldiers, likely often for guard duties and escorts, and so did see a great deal of use. They are made to fit an adult and come in the pictured wood and bamboo case. The stands are not included. They are likely from the Kaga fief.