This is a complete and certified nimai-dō gusoku (two-plate hinged cuirass armor) from the mid-Edo Period (late 17th–mid-18th Century). It features deep urumi lacquer, indigo lacing, and vivid takuboku braid, indicating a warrior of rank. The armor is accompanied by a Certificate of Authentication from the Nihon Katchū Bugu Kenkyū Hozon Kai, designating it as Tokubetsu Kichō Shiryō (Especially Valuable Material).


































Tosei-gusoku · Nimai-dō
Full gusoku (complete suit)
Toppai Nari
Unsigned
Kebiki-odoshi · Kon (dark blue)
stylised lotus flower (renge)
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 The 資料 framing reflects the society’s purpose of preserving armour as cultural and historical reference, distinct from the NBTHK’s sword paper tiers.
14-day return if items arrive damaged or in unexpected condition; customer bears return shipping + insurance; items returned in original condition with all accessories; antique armour non-returnable; only regular priced items refundable; shipping costs non-refundable.








€18,000
This is a complete and certified nimai-dō gusoku (two-plate hinged cuirass armor) from the mid-Edo Period (late 17th–mid-18th Century). It features deep urumi lacquer, indigo lacing, and vivid takuboku braid, indicating a warrior of rank. The armor is accompanied by a Certificate of Authentication from the Nihon Katchū Bugu Kenkyū Hozon Kai, designating it as Tokubetsu Kichō Shiryō (Especially Valuable Material).


































Tosei-gusoku · Nimai-dō
Full gusoku (complete suit)
Toppai Nari
Unsigned
Kebiki-odoshi · Kon (dark blue)
stylised lotus flower (renge)
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.
14-day return if items arrive damaged or in unexpected condition; customer bears return shipping + insurance; items returned in original condition with all accessories; antique armour non-returnable; only regular priced items refundable; shipping costs non-refundable.








€18,000