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| AH2193 -- Dragon Armour - Hanwei’s
Dragon Armour, named for the helmet crest (mon), is made for the connoisseur
of Japanese armours. It faithfully replicates a “Byotoji Do Gusoku” from
the Edo period which, like many fine armours, incorporates an earlier helmet
bowl from the Momoyama period. European influence on Samurai armour is
discernible in the slight median ridge to the front section of the byotoji
okegawa do (breastplate) which, by this period, was designed to deflect
musket balls. The plates of the do, with waved edges, are fastened with
elaborate shakudo rivets in the form of flowers with gilt centers. This
feature illustrates the Japanese preference for a more flexible style of
armour than the typical European one-piece breastplate construction. The
carrying chest/display seat (hitsu) is black lacquered with the Dragon
mon emblazoned in silver on the front panel. Overall, the antiqued patina
of the gusoku gives a period appearance and provides a rich addition to
any Japanese décor. Our full-sized suits of Samurai armour provide
displays of outstanding quality for the den or the dojo. Crafted by the
armourers of CAS/Hanwei, the armour is authentically detailed and completely
realistic. These very affordable pieces are made with traditional styling
and materials and are wearable (within a reasonable size range!). They
are supplied in the customary black lacquered box which, along with an
included wooden frame, provides the support for the display.
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AH2314 -- Dragon Armour Helmet - The original of
the kabuto (helmet) of the Dragon Armour is interesting inasmuch as the
bowl of the helmet came from the Momoyama period. The suji bachi style
of bowl, with overlapped and riveted plates was typical of the finest helmet
makers (katchu-shi) of this period, borne out by the signature of the Saotome
smith “Ienao” on the back plate. The menpo (mask) is a typical ressei men
of the type made in Nara. Mounted on a solid wood display stand, this helmet
will be an outstanding addition to any collection and will complement any
décor beautifully.
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