Description
JAPANESE PART BLACK LAQUER ARMOUR
EDO PERIOD
comprising a breast plate constructed of interlocking plates surmounted by a section of vertical rods with cords attaching the back plate with vambrace and tassets of black cord, the two arm sections covered with fine mail patinated iron strips and plates terminating in fingerless gauntlets decorated with flower heads, the back plate with iron bracket and with original leather lining, on a modern wood stand
armour 31in. (78cm) high, 14in. (35cm) wide, height on stand 59in. (149cm)