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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. ITEM: Complete Samurai Armor, Edo Period Historical and aesthetic narrative This samurai armor set from the Edo period delivers an immediately striking presence: deep lacquer tones, golden surface elements, and a bold crescent-moon maedate crowning the kabuto. This was not meant to blend into the background—this was made to command attention, intimidate opponents, and signify rank . The resseibō menpō , decorated with a light moustache, adds personality and martial dignity. The chromatic balance between the black/brown lacquer and the deep green odoshi creates a sober yet authoritative aesthetic, characteristic of warriors who wished to project discipline, refinement, and controlled power . The overall structure —large sode , a horizontally plated dō, and a generous multi-lame shikoro— follows the tōsei gusoku style prevalent in Tokugawa Japan, combining practical battlefield protection with ceremonial presence. Detailed component analysis Kabuto – Suji-bachi with crescent moon Helmet constructed from multiple riveted vertical plates. Uniform dark-brown lacquer in excellent preservation. Crescent-moon maedate in silver-toned metal with natural patina, symbolizing clarity, leadership, and spiritual vigilance. Wide multi-lame shikoro, lacquered dark and laced in green. Simple but well-made tehen no kanamono. Menpō – Resseibō Strong-featured resseibō mask with pronounced nose.