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Description

This is a splendid and complete samurai armor from the mid-Edo period, featuring an ita-kozane-dō cuirass and a 24-plate ō-boshi kabuto. Both the helmet and mask reflect the characteristics of the Myōchin school, with the armor showcasing high craftsmanship including gold rope-shaped borders and a family crest on the haidate.

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Ita-kozane-dō Tosei Gusoku – Samurai armor, mid Edo period

Myōchin · Edo

€28,000
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Measurements & details

Specifications

Form

Tosei-gusoku

Completeness

Full gusoku (complete suit)

Kabuto

24-plate · Hoshi-bachi

School

Myochin

Signature

Unsigned

Lacing (odoshi)

Kebiki-odoshi

Crest (kamon)

family crest

Period

Edo

Description

This is a splendid and complete samurai armor from the mid-Edo period, featuring an ita-kozane-dō cuirass and a 24-plate ō-boshi kabuto. Both the helmet and mask reflect the characteristics of the Myōchin school, with the armor showcasing high craftsmanship including gold rope-shaped borders and a family crest on the haidate.

Warning — certificate not found

We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese armour is normally certified by the Nihon Katchū Bugu Kenkyū Hozon Kai (the armour society). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.

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Giuseppe Piva
Established 2005 · 21 yrs on the market
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Description

This is a splendid and complete samurai armor from the mid-Edo period, featuring an ita-kozane-dō cuirass and a 24-plate ō-boshi kabuto. Both the helmet and mask reflect the characteristics of the Myōchin school, with the armor showcasing high craftsmanship including gold rope-shaped borders and a family crest on the haidate.

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Ita-kozane-dō Tosei Gusoku – Samurai armor, mid Edo period

Myōchin · Edo

€28,000
Visit seller website →
Armor
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Measurements & details

Specifications

Form

Tosei-gusoku

Completeness

Full gusoku (complete suit)

Kabuto

24-plate · Hoshi-bachi

School

Myochin

Signature

Unsigned

Lacing (odoshi)

Kebiki-odoshi

Crest (kamon)

family crest

Period

Edo

Description

This is a splendid and complete samurai armor from the mid-Edo period, featuring an ita-kozane-dō cuirass and a 24-plate ō-boshi kabuto. Both the helmet and mask reflect the characteristics of the Myōchin school, with the armor showcasing high craftsmanship including gold rope-shaped borders and a family crest on the haidate.

Warning — certificate not found

We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese armour is normally certified by the Nihon Katchū Bugu Kenkyū Hozon Kai (the armour society). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.

Seller
G
Giuseppe Piva
Established 2005 · 21 yrs on the market
🇮🇹Ships from Italy
›
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Settles in EUR
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Swords

  • Katana
  • Wakizashi
  • Tantō
  • Tachi
  • Naginata
  • Yari
  • Japanese Swords
  • Samurai Swords

Fittings

  • Tsuba
  • Fuchi-Kashira
  • Kozuka
  • Menuki
  • Sword Guards (Tsuba)

Armor

  • Kabuto
  • Samurai Armor
  • All Samurai Armor

By Certification

  • Tokujū
  • Jūyō
  • Tokuho
  • Hozon

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