This is an elegant Edo Period nerikawa mempō, a type of samurai facial armor made from hardened lacquered leather. It features a deep, glossy black exterior, a vivid vermilion-red interior, and gilt teeth, paired with a three-lame yodare-kake laced in pale blue-grey silk. The piece is in good antique condition with a noted historic repair to the left-side cheek element.
NihontoWatchEdo
Single component
Unsigned
Kebiki-odoshi
Edo
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.
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.
$1,517
This is an elegant Edo Period nerikawa mempō, a type of samurai facial armor made from hardened lacquered leather. It features a deep, glossy black exterior, a vivid vermilion-red interior, and gilt teeth, paired with a three-lame yodare-kake laced in pale blue-grey silk. The piece is in good antique condition with a noted historic repair to the left-side cheek element.
NihontoWatchEdo
Single component
Unsigned
Kebiki-odoshi
Edo
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.
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.
$1,517