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Bishamon-gote — Japanese Samurai Armour Sleeves

£750.00
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Japanese Samurai Kote Armoured Sleeves with Kamon, Framed

£800.00
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Iron Eboshi-nari Kabuto with Lacquered Finish

£2,600.00
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Two areas have previously been interpreted as possible sword-strike marks; this interpretation has not been independently verified and they are therefore recorded here as features requiring further examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helmet only. Display stand and box are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResearch status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Period, detailed construction and the possible impact marks are to be reassessed during Yamazakura's continuing catalogue research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease contact Yamazakura regarding insured shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-08-05T12:01:31+01:00","created_at":"2020-08-05T12:01:30+01:00","vendor":"Steve","type":"","tags":[],"price":260000,"price_min":260000,"price_max":260000,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32705925447755,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"YAM-0001","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Iron Eboshi-nari Kabuto with Lacquered Finish","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":260000,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/yamazakura.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/79B33104-6CA8-4C30-9BFE-7142F96F611A.jpg?v=1609069333","\/\/yamazakura.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/6A9D2606-BCC3-45D0-AA34-59C7E07A7C09.jpg?v=1609069333","\/\/yamazakura.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/CFAFE12A-9A3C-4A99-9D9C-D23CC8FFD489.jpg?v=1609069333","\/\/yamazakura.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/E0AF27BA-CAC3-4F5E-BB8E-C399B5687DBD.jpg?v=1609069333"],"featured_image":"\/\/yamazakura.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/79B33104-6CA8-4C30-9BFE-7142F96F611A.jpg?v=1609069333","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Eboshi Kabuto - Yamazakura","id":7911420166219,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":4032,"width":3024,"src":"\/\/yamazakura.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/79B33104-6CA8-4C30-9BFE-7142F96F611A.jpg?v=1609069333"},"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":4032,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/yamazakura.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/79B33104-6CA8-4C30-9BFE-7142F96F611A.jpg?v=1609069333","width":3024},{"alt":"Eboshi Kabuto - Yamazakura","id":7911420198987,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.333,"height":3024,"width":4032,"src":"\/\/yamazakura.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/6A9D2606-BCC3-45D0-AA34-59C7E07A7C09.jpg?v=1609069333"},"aspect_ratio":1.333,"height":3024,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/yamazakura.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/6A9D2606-BCC3-45D0-AA34-59C7E07A7C09.jpg?v=1609069333","width":4032},{"alt":"Eboshi Kabuto - Yamazakura","id":7911420231755,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":4032,"width":3024,"src":"\/\/yamazakura.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/CFAFE12A-9A3C-4A99-9D9C-D23CC8FFD489.jpg?v=1609069333"},"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":4032,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/yamazakura.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/CFAFE12A-9A3C-4A99-9D9C-D23CC8FFD489.jpg?v=1609069333","width":3024},{"alt":"Eboshi Kabuto - Yamazakura","id":7911420264523,"position":4,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":4032,"width":3024,"src":"\/\/yamazakura.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/E0AF27BA-CAC3-4F5E-BB8E-C399B5687DBD.jpg?v=1609069333"},"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":4032,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/yamazakura.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/E0AF27BA-CAC3-4F5E-BB8E-C399B5687DBD.jpg?v=1609069333","width":3024}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eboshi-nari kabuto (samurai helmet)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials and construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron, constructed in three principal sections, with dark lacquered finish. The form is designed to resemble an \u003cem\u003eeboshi\u003c\/em\u003e, the traditional Japanese court cap. The lower section of the shikoro incorporates gold-coloured decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eboshi-nari kabuto form part of the broader tradition of kawari kabuto, in which armourers produced helmets of distinctive and sculptural form. This example has a strong vertical profile and retains evidence of age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The helmet shows age-related wear. Two areas have previously been interpreted as possible sword-strike marks; this interpretation has not been independently verified and they are therefore recorded here as features requiring further examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helmet only. 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