Bidspirit auction | JAPANESE TOSEI GUSOKU ARMOUR SUIT,

JAPANESE TOSEI GUSOKU ARMOUR SUIT, WITH LATER REPLACEMENTS - Mid-Edo period, ca. AD 1700 - 1800 > A Japanese tosei-gusoku armour with a black-lacquered hineno-zunari kabuto and three-tiered shikoro. The helmet has a simple linen lining and textile carrying strap, accompanied by a black-lacquered iron hanpo. The okegawa nimai-do cuirass is fitted with kusazuri and blue-green lacing, incorporating various modern components. The kote retain heavy Edo-period chainmail, while the sode have been repadded. Housed in an old black transport chest with a mon painted in gold and two carrying handles. >>> Provenance: Private UK Collection; Ex. Private European Collection. >This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. >