JAPAN, 20th century. - Lot 385

JAPAN, 20th century. Complete samurai armor. Shibashi kabuto with twenty riveted iron plates. Neck guard, shikoro, with four tiers made of lacquered iron and navy blue silk. Iron mempo with a very pronounced nose and chin. The nose is removable; the mustache is made of hair; the nostrils are pierced; and the teeth are visible. Two sweat studs under the chin. The throat guard, yodare-kake, has three tiers and is made of lacquered metal. Wide shoulder guards, sode, made of lacquered metal, leather, and midnight blue silk, with eight tiers. A lacquered metal breastplate adorned with a mon. Arm guards, kote, made of chain mail and gilded iron plates. Skirt, kusazuri, and leg guards, haidate, made of black lacquered metal and blue silk. In good overall condition. Sold with its carrying chest, gusoku bitsu, and display stand. Height: 153 cm Length: 65 cm Width: 46 cm Dimensions of the armor in a seated position.