NihontoWatchNihontoWatchThis is a signed iron russet lacquer nuri kawari kabuto with a matching russet lacquer menpo by Myochin Munenao, certified as Tokubetsu Kicho Shiryo by the Japan Kacchubugu Research and Preservation Society. Made in the mid-Edo period, this piece is attributed to a later generation Munenao, known for his excellent craftsmanship in both kabuto and menpo.
NihontoWatchOffered by Iida Koendo
Full gusoku (complete suit)
24-plate · Suji-bachi
Myochin
Munenao
Signed · On the kabuto bowl
Edo
Tokubetsu Kichō Shiryō · Nihon Katchū Bugu Kenkyū Hozon Kai
Especially valuable armour of notably superior workmanship and condition, the third of the five ranks.
Japanese armour is not certified by the NBTHK. The Nihon Katchū Bugu Kenkyū Hozon Kai (the Association for the Research and Preservation of Japanese Helmets and Armour), founded in 1961, is the principal body for armour. Its shinsa grades a piece as 資料 (shiryō, "reference material") across five ascending ranks: Hozon, Kichō, Tokubetsu Kichō, Kōshū Tokubetsu Kichō, and the highest, Jūyō Bunka Shiryō. The 資料 framing reflects the society’s purpose of preserving armour as cultural and historical reference, distinct from the NBTHK’s sword paper tiers.
Customer-initiated returns accepted within two days of arrival; return shipping paid by customer and fees non-refundable. Returns/refunds unavailable for overseas deliveries.
¥2,200,000