SAMURAI ARMOR, YOROI Japan, 19th century period Then,... Lot 235

SAMURAI ARMOR, YOROI Japan, 19th century period Then, to the deep blue braids. > KABUTO / helmet: black lacquered wrought iron / SUJIKABUTO, the fins / FUKIKAESHI trimmed with boiled leather and decorated with coats of arms / MON with osmanthus leaves, wood / KAWABATA in front, between them a frontal ornament / MAEDATE of the sun and moon type. At the back, red knot and neck protector / SHIKORO with four slats. At the bottom of the helmet, a TENBUN 11 (1542) date and a signature mentioning YOSHIHISA, these two elements are not guaranteed. Black lacquered mask for elderly men with removable nose piece / RESSEIBO and a four-piece gorgerin / NODOWA. > DO / cuirass: wrought iron, made of five pieces, with bhorizontal metal bands / YOKOHAMA OKEGAWA GOMAIDO. Banner holder / SASHIMONO. In front, two rings for knots. > BLOOD / protective elements: shoulder protectors / six-piece SODE. SHINOKOTE arm guards. Five-piece skirt / KUSAZURI. Leggings / SUNEAE with metal parts. With a box for storage and display. A SAMURAÏ SUIT OF ARMOUR, YOROI Japan, 19th century