{"title":"Tosogu \u0026 Sword Fittings","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese sword fittings and related metalwork, including tsuba, fuchi-kashira, menuki, kozuka and other components of the mounted sword. Selected for workmanship, school, subject, signature and artistic merit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"deer-antler-katana-kake-sword-stand","title":"Japanese Deer-Antler Katana-kake Sword Stand with Toyotomi Mon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese katana-kake (sword stand) constructed using deer antler and decorated with a mon associated with the Toyotomi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e A distinctive display stand intended for Japanese swords, combining the sculptural character of natural antler with samurai-associated heraldic decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Toyotomi name is inseparably associated with Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of the great unifiers of late sixteenth-century Japan. The heraldic element gives this unusual stand considerable visual presence when displayed alongside Japanese arms and armour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swords shown in the photographs are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please study the photographs carefully; they form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32705100939339,"sku":"YAM-0008","price":520.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5629\/5243\/products\/2A2827AE-7D37-4BC0-A665-9BB2B35BC33E.jpg?v=1611548723"},{"product_id":"horagai-shell-trumpet","title":"Horagai shell trumpet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely Horagai shell trumpet , used by the Samurai to control movement of troops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebuddhist priests also used these but they used shells with two twists , the samurai used 3 and 3 1\/2 twists , this one is three and 1\/2 twists .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32972315787339,"sku":"Shell","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5629\/5243\/products\/9780CD9F-9FD1-4F37-81AC-1B4DBBC5F2F9.jpg?v=1609069466"},{"product_id":"bishamon-kote","title":"Bishamon-gote — Japanese Samurai Armour Sleeves","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair of Japanese Bishamon-gote (armoured sleeves)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kote incorporating shoulder protection in the Bishamon-gote tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pair is currently mounted for display in a black frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kote formed an essential component of Japanese armour, protecting the arms while allowing movement. Bishamon-gote are distinguished by the incorporation of additional protection around the upper arm and shoulder. This surviving pair is presented as armour in its own right rather than simply as decorative wall material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResearch status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Period, construction, textile components, ironwork, lacing, any signatures or armourer's marks, dimensions and condition are to be recorded during physical recataloguing. The present description therefore avoids assigning a date or school until the object can be examined directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Age-related wear is visible in the existing catalogue image. A detailed condition report will follow physical examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease contact Yamazakura regarding insured shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33025410826315,"sku":"YAM-0004","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5629\/5243\/products\/14285848-C337-4C4E-B0BA-86793A4FE871.jpg?v=1611548767"}],"url":"https:\/\/yamazakura.co.uk\/collections\/tosogu-sword-fittings.oembed","provider":"Yamazakura","version":"1.0","type":"link"}