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Lot 136:
Japanese Samurai 62 Plates Armour and Hitsu
Japanese Edo period (1603-1868) samurai complete armour with its own hitsu or armour box. The cuirass, or Dou, is kiritsuke kozane ni Mai dou. The helmet is a 62 plates ken Suji, the most desirable of all kabuto. The front decoration is a brass moon maedate. Kote, haidate and suneate are perfect match for this armour, and in very good shape for age. There is some wear and tear around the neck, which is normal, but the armour is in very good condition for age. The very large Hitsu box is signed inside and shows some kamon on sides. No black base included.
Condition: Although care is taken to photograph and describe the item, absence of a condition report does not imply perfect condition. It is the responsibility of the buyer to verify the condition of the item, either in person during our viewing hours prior to auction or through requested condition reports. All bids are final and are subject to our terms and conditions.
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