Japanese Antique Swords - Armor

Perhaps the most notable of all Japanese metal artistry is found in the area of Japanese swords and armor. Blades, tsuba, helmets or kabuto, chest plates, abumi and sword and armor fittings have long been regarded as unsurpassed in beauty and quality throughout the world.

Antique Japanese swords and armor are today in great demand and often command prices in the hundreds of thousands dollars at auction.

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Japanese Lacquer Samurai Helmet Jingasa - JC8J2520

Our Price: $795.00

Rare Japanese lacquer samurai helmet or jingasa, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Glossy, black and red lacquer with dramatic gold mon or family crest. Interior rich red lacquer with silk chin straps. An exceptional item for the display or for the collector of Japanese samurai swords and armor. Very good condition. Dimensions: 7” x 13” x 12”.

Set Fuchi Kashira Samurai Sword Fittings, Meiji

Our Price: $795.00

Sublime fuchi kashira for a Japanese samurai sword dating to the Meiji period, c.1868-1912. Effortless simplicity shown in pebbled design of gold and silver inlay. Minute and skillful artistry. An excellent pair for mounting on a period sword or for display. Very good condition. Dimensions: 1.25” x 1.25”.

Korean-Style Japanese Jingasa Samurai War Hat, Saotome

Our Price: $2,995.00

Exceptional antique iron Japanese war hat crafted in Korean style, Meiji period, c. 1870. Signed Saotome. Fantastic, skillfully rendered foo dog motif. Very good condition. Diameter: 22”.

Japanese Waki Sword by Tadahiro, c. 1650

Our Price: $14,500.00

Excellent Japanese samurai waki short sword by second generation Tada Hiro, c.1650. Guaranteed signature. Can be papered upon request. The blade is flawless but needs polish. Suguha temper. A superb sword for the enthusiast! Dimensions: 21.5” (blade); 33.5” (w/fittings).

Set Japanese Abumi Stirrups, Meiji

Our Price: $2,295.00

Remarkable, beautifully rendered set of Japanese abumi stirrups, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Highly detailed overall with delightful chrysanthemum petal shape and charming chrysanthemum flower décor. Subtle metal colorations beautifully contrasted with the rich red interior. Terrific features and detail painstakingly crafted. A rare find for the mingei collector. Very good condition. Dimensions: 11" high, 10” long.

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