This is a magnificent O-Yoroi (great armor) with a detailed history, crafted by Myochin Muneyasu for Lord Shimazu Nariakira of Satsuma province during the late Edo period. It features gold kozane (small scales) with a striking red and white striped lacing pattern. The armor was designed by Kurihara Ryuan, who researched ancient styles, and was presented to the British Empire as a token of friendship after the Satsuma-British War in 1863.
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Ō-yoroi
Full gusoku (complete suit)
29-plate
Myochin
明珍宗恭 (Myochin Muneyasu)
Signed
Shiro (white)
Edo
Shimazu
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This is a magnificent O-Yoroi (great armor) with a detailed history, crafted by Myochin Muneyasu for Lord Shimazu Nariakira of Satsuma province during the late Edo period. It features gold kozane (small scales) with a striking red and white striped lacing pattern. The armor was designed by Kurihara Ryuan, who researched ancient styles, and was presented to the British Empire as a token of friendship after the Satsuma-British War in 1863.
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Price on request
Tracked across 81 dealers worldwide · price history · sold archive
Ō-yoroi
Full gusoku (complete suit)
29-plate
Myochin
明珍宗恭 (Myochin Muneyasu)
Signed
Shiro (white)
Edo
Shimazu
Price on request
