This is a magnificent suit of armor (gusoku) with a helmet (kabuto) signed by Yoshihisa and dated Tenbun 3 (1534), from the Myochin school in Hitachi Province. It is a treasured heirloom of the Harada family, lords of Takasuyama Castle in Chikuzen Province, and was worn by Harada Shigetane, a retainer of the Kuroda family. The helmet is noted for its excellent forging and robust construction, characteristic of the Jo-shu Myochin style.
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Tosei-gusoku · Nimai-dō
Full gusoku (complete suit)
Suji-bachi
Myochin
吉久 (Yoshihisa)
Signed · On the kabuto bowl
Kebiki-odoshi · Aka (red)
Muromachi
Harada
Tokubetsu Kichō Shiryō · Nihon Katchū Bugu Kenkyū Hozon Kai
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This is a magnificent suit of armor (gusoku) with a helmet (kabuto) signed by Yoshihisa and dated Tenbun 3 (1534), from the Myochin school in Hitachi Province. It is a treasured heirloom of the Harada family, lords of Takasuyama Castle in Chikuzen Province, and was worn by Harada Shigetane, a retainer of the Kuroda family. The helmet is noted for its excellent forging and robust construction, characteristic of the Jo-shu Myochin style.
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Tracked across 81 dealers worldwide · price history · sold archive
Tosei-gusoku · Nimai-dō
Full gusoku (complete suit)
Suji-bachi
Myochin
吉久 (Yoshihisa)
Signed · On the kabuto bowl
Kebiki-odoshi · Aka (red)
Muromachi
Harada
Tokubetsu Kichō Shiryō · Nihon Katchū Bugu Kenkyū Hozon Kai
Price on request
