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Japanese Samurai Armor, Life-Size Edo Period, c. 1800 - JI97317
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Our Price: $15,000.00
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Rare, Edo period, life-size set of Japanese samurai armor, c. 1800. Highly detailed overall with amazing kabuto (helmet) extraordinary gold menpo (face mask), multi-color lacing and silk brocade. Designed for use in battle. Terrific features and detail painstakingly rendered to accurately portray Heian period style. Comes with original kiri wood storage box. Very good condition. Height: 63” (as displayed).
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Japanese Boys’ Day Yoroi, Samurai Armor - JN9J428
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Our Price: $2,995.00 Sale Price: $2,396.00
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Spectacular set of Japanese Boys’ Day samurai armor (yoroi), Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. High class, remarkably detailed overall with wonderful kabuto (helmet) and menpo (face mask). Fantastic features and condition painstakingly rendered to accurately portray Heian period style in miniature. Complete set, including shoes (rare!). Comes with skillfully made original wood storage/display box. Very good condition. Dimensions: 22” wide, 38” high (as displayed).
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Japanese Tsuba Sword Fixture - JI8S2611
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Our Price: $895.00
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Handsome Japanese iron tsuba for the sword, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Skillfully rendered scene depicting lone man with umbrella crossing a bridge in the midst of a storm. Detailed carving with inlaid gold. Heavy iron with rich, dark patina and desirable, smooth wear overall, a result of age and use. Appealing oval shape. Very good condition. Diameter: 2.75” (6 cm).
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Japanese Sword Fitting, Handforged Iron Tsuba - JI8S2613
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Our Price: $995.00 Sale Price: $895.50
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Rare Japanese tsuba mokkou gata, iron mumei with Kanteisho (certificate of authenticity) by Nippon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyoukai, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Skillfully rendered clover form. Detailed carving in delicate open design. Heavy iron with rich, dark patina and desirable, smooth wear overall, a result of age and use. Comes with papers and kiri wood storage box. Very good condition. Diameter: 2.75” (6 cm).
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Japanese Tsuba, Handforged Iron Sword Fitting - JI8S2614
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Our Price: $1,295.00
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Fine Japanese tsuba, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Shishi Botanzu, mokkou gata, mumei-mito with Kanteisho (certificate of authenticity) by Nippon Tousougu Bijushutkan. Dramatic foo dog motif with peony accents in gold. Heavy iron with rich, dark patina and desirable, smooth wear overall, a result of age and use. Comes with papers and kiri wood storage box. Very good condition. Diameter: 2.75” (6 cm).
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Japanese Sword Fittings, Fichigashira or Menuki - JI8S2615
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Our Price: $895.00
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Remarkable Japanese iron fuchigashira or pair of menuki sword fittings, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Finely rendered handforged motif of two men in gold. Highly animated and charming impression. Superb patina throughout. An excellent pair of fittings for mounting on a period sword or for display. Comes with kiri wood storage box. Very good condition. Dimensions: 1” each (2.5 cm).
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Japanese Sword Fitting, Kozuka with Zodiac Motif - JI8S2616
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Our Price: $695.00
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Rare Japanese iron kozuka sword fitting, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Finely rendered handforged motif of 12 zodiac symbols in gold and mixed metal. Highly detailed and finely imagined artistry. Superb patina throughout. An excellent fitting for mounting on a period sword or for display. Comes with kiri wood storage box. Very good condition. Length: 3.5” (8 cm).
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Japanese Sword Tanto, 13th Century Blade, Refined Edo Case - JE8S2525
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Our Price: $9,995.00 Sale Price: $8,995.50
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Stunning Japanese sword tanto with matching gold waki-goto kiri mon mounts. The blade is an o-tanto in the Naga-Maki Noa Oshi style (cut-down pole arm) crafted in the Nambokucho Period (13th century). The blade has no visible flaws and is in old polish. A ken sword is on one side. It has been polished down considerably but is still visible. The tang is cut down. Exquisite, highly refined, late Edo period (c. 1800-1868) case with gold kiri mon and pair of long-tailed mythical minogame turtle menuki. Very good condition. Dimensions: 15” blade, 21.5” overall.
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Japanese Matchlock Cannon, 16th Century - JE8S2527
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Our Price: $6,995.00 Sale Price: $6,295.50
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Rare Japanese large-caliber gun, or matchlock cannon used by a high-ranking samurai, c. 1650-1750. All original. Incised décor of fierce dragons cover the barrel as well as a family crest or mon. Two characters in Buddhist Sanskrit translate roughly into “Dragon’s Breath.” The underside of the cannon is signed with the maker’s name and province as well as a possible date. Very good condition. Dimensions: 42” long, 13 lbs.
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Korean-Style Japanese Jingasa Samurai War Hat, Saotome
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Our Price: $2,995.00 Sale Price: $2,396.00
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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”.
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Japanese Waki Sword by Tadahiro, c. 1650
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Our Price: $14,500.00 Sale Price: $11,600.00
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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).
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Set Fuchi Kashira Samurai Sword Fittings, Meiji
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Our Price: $795.00 Sale Price: $715.50
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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”.
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Set Japanese Abumi Stirrups, Meiji
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Our Price: $2,295.00 Sale Price: $2,065.50
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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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